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Most people living within the British Isles would I expect know the answer to this question. Also too places in world where early immigration has established traditions that evince themselves both in the kitchen and language usage. Any sweet dish served directly after the main course is often called - Pudding - thus invoking the question "What are we having for pudding?".Sweet puddings can be referred to as Deserts. Cooking techniques include: Boiling. Baking. Steaming. There are also some pudding where cold preparation is used.There is no definitive definition a what constitutes a British Pudding. Their history is long and complex, their diversity wide ranging. Dishes that suggest the homely and comforting. Winter days when puddings such as spotted dick or baked crumbles served with sublime custard, or thick chilled cream, evoke both memories and anticipation. Warm summer days and the sweet and melting taste of Summer Pudding. The taste of Savoury Puddings too are much loved and not forgotten. Great British Puddings presents pudding recipes, some familiar, others less familiar. We do hope that you find them both useful and interesting.If you have a special recipe of your own please send it and we will publish it for you. Rum Sauce
Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon cornstarch1/2 cup sugar1 cup milk3 tablespoons white or dark rum MethodMelt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Mix together the sugar and cornstarch, and...
Butterscotch Sauce
Ingredients4 tablespoons unsalted butter1 cup of tightly packed dark brown sugar ¾ cup heavy whipping cream 1 tablespoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon salt Method1 First, before you begin, make sure you have everything...
Custard
Ingredients300 ml milk. Full cream is best1 Vanilla Pod (or Vanilla essence)4 Egg Yolks25g of sugar Method Keep back three tablespoons of the milk and put the rest into a...
Chocolate Sauce
Ingredients12oz. Good quality dark chocolate3/4 cup light cream (18% to 30% butter fat)1 to 2 tbsp Brandy or preferred liqueur MethodBreak up chocolate and combine with cream in double-saucepan. Melt over...
Lemon Sauce
Ingredients1 egg, beaten1 cup sugarjuice of 2 lemonsgrated lemon zest of 1 lemon1 tablespoon butter MethodIn a saucepan, combine egg, sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest; cook over low heat until...
Brandy Butter
Ingredients100g/4oz Butter350g/12oz Icing Sugar60ml/2fl.oz. Brandy Method 1. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter with half the sugar. Beat together until light and fluffy.2. Add the remaining sugar and...
Strawberry Sauce
Ingredients 2 cups sliced strawberries * 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier or Cointreau 1/4 cup fresh orange juice Method Combine ingredients and process in a blender or pass through a sieve. To serve...
Caramel Sauce
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed 4 tablespoons flour 1 cup boiling water Pinch of salt 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons cream vanilla, to taste Method Mix sugar with flour in saucepan; blend well. Add water and salt...
