Lemon Pudding

A soft and comforting eggless steamed lemon pudding infused with fresh citrus zest, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and tangy flavor. Best served warm with a light lemon sauce.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 2 hours Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

For Pudding

• 4 oz Breadcrumbs
• 1 oz Flour
• 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
• 2 oz Shredded Suet (or vegetable suet)
• 2 oz Grated Sugar
• Rind of 1 Lemon (finely grated)
• 3/4 cup Milk
• 1/2 cup Thick Curd (yogurt) or Applesauce (egg substitute)

For Lemon Sauce

• Juice of 1 Lemon
• 2–3 tbsp Sugar
• 1 tsp Cornflour (optional, for thickening)
• 1/2 cup Water

Method

1. Prepare the Dry Mixture

   • In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, flour, baking powder, and shredded suet.
   • Add grated sugar and lemon rind.
   • Mix thoroughly to distribute evenly.

2. Add Wet Ingredients

   • In another bowl, mix milk and curd (or applesauce).
   • Add this to the dry mixture.
   • Stir well to form a smooth batter of dropping consistency.

3. Steam the Pudding

   • Grease a pudding mould well.
   • Pour the mixture into the mould, leaving space for rising.
   • Cover with greased paper or foil.
   • Steam gently for about 2 hours.

4. Prepare Lemon Sauce

   • In a pan, combine lemon juice, sugar, and water.
   • Heat gently until sugar dissolves.
   • Add cornflour slurry (optional) and cook until slightly thickened.

5. Serving

   • Turn the pudding onto a serving dish.
   • Drizzle warm lemon sauce over the pudding.
   • Serve immediately.