Sweet & Simple Summer Pudding Recipes
6 simple summer pudding recipes to enjoy. There’s always room for something sweet, but when the sun is out, the last thing anyone wants to do is spend hours in a hot kitchen. Whether you’re prepping for a garden party or taking a dish to a friend’s barbecue, we’ve collated the best quick and simple, no-bake dessert recipes perfect for summer.
The ideas for summer pudding recipes in this journal post are as effortless as they are delicious. All collected from friends of the brand and the team at Emma Britton. We’ve also suggested the best decorative glassware from Emma’s collections to dish up in, which you can pick up online here.
Blackberry Eton Mess
from chef Valentine Warner
Great for making the most of these foraged fruits in late summer. The full recipe uses homemade meringues, but to beat the kitchen heat, good-quality shop bought ones would work just as well!
You’ll need: blackberries, caster sugar, lemon juice, water, double cream & meringues. Full recipe in this previous journal post.
Serve in: Meadow Tumblers. Robust for garden dining with a summery design.
Rhubarb Gin Sorbet
from Olivia, Emma’s Studio Assistant
A sweet sorbet with a little fizz to it. Best with homegrown rhubarb!
You’ll need: rhubarb, lemon juice, caster sugar and your favourite gin.
Chop and weigh your rhubarb and add to a saucepan with a squeeze of lemon juice, sugar and a dash of water. Use about half the weight of the fruit for the sugar, and enough water to cover the bottom of the pan. Gently cook until really soft then mix in a couple of tablespoons of gin to taste. Leave to cool, then pour into a container and freeze. You’ll need to whisk it every half hour so it freezes smoothly.
Serve in: Silver Birch Bowls. The perfect size for a perfect scoop!
English Strawberries
from Emma
You can’t beat in-season English strawberries. Especially homegrown or bought from a local farmers market. Jazz them up with a garnish and fresh cream, or go retro with jelly too!
You’ll need: strawberries, cream or ice cream, a herby garnish (mint is classic but Bottlegreen Drinks’ suggestion of pistachios also sounds amazing)
Serve in: A Floral Twist Jug for pouring your cream.
Summer Fruit Fool
from Emma’s mum
Emma’s mum, Ann, is a fabulous host and this clotted cream fool is her go-to. Made with sharp blackberries, although gooseberries would be a great alternative.
You’ll need: blackberries, sugar (or cordial, elderflower is particularly good) & clotted cream
Stew the fruit in a saucepan with sugar or a glug of cordial to taste. Once softened, leave to cool. Gently whip up the cream then fold through 3/4 of the fruit. Serve with a spoonful of the remaining fruit on top.
Serve in: Silver Birch Bowls
Cheat’s Trifle
from food writer Ghillie James
We originally posted this at Christmas, but it could easily be whipped up for a summer pudding. Make in individual portions for less washing up!
You’ll need: shop-bought Madeira sponge cake, raspberry jam, sherry or brandy (or limoncello would be a delicious summer twist), raspberries, fresh custard, double cream. See the full recipe here.
Serve in: Silver Birch Tumblers for individual portions, as there’s plenty of room for layering.
Cherries & Ice Cream
from Helen, Marketing Manager
A retro sweet treat that’s perfect for summer. Helen’s mum used to make this, and now so does she!
You’ll need: tinned cherries, brandy & ice cream
Simply heat the cherries in a saucepan with a splash of brandy and spoon over cold ice cream.
Serve in: Emma Britton Exotic Floral Tumblers are perfect for shorts and spirits, if you’re enjoying a tipple on the side too!
More Summer Pudding Recipes to Try
Use Emma’s decorative crystal coupes as a fun serve for tiramisu (we love Nicola Lamb’s recipe).
Food-safe trays make great platters for sharing feasts in the garden. Load them with marshmallows and chocolate biscuits for toasting s’mores American-style that children (and grown ups alike) will love.
Skipping the sweet course? Go for a local cheeseboard with all the accompaniments. Don’t forget your Emma Britton decorative wine glasses to go with!
