English puddings are traditionally wholesome dishes, rather more homely than desserts. Puddings such as fruit crumble, bread and butter pudding, the old-fashioned English favourite is made of layers of buttered bread, scattered with raisins and a rich egg custard poured over and baked.
Recipes included: Eton Mess, Whisky Rice Pudding, Queen of Puddings, Crème Brûlée, Sussex Pond Pudding, Yorkshire Curd Tart with Blackberry Sauce, Damson Crumble, Boodle's Fool and Champagne Charlie.
Gilli Davies