Former Royal Chef Shares The Ultimate "Queen of Puddings"

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and flavor complexity.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds ingredients.

jam

🥗Healthier: fruit puree

💰Cheaper: store-bought preserves

Fruit puree offers a lower-sugar option with natural flavor.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a baking dish with butter.

Heat milk in a saucepan until just simmering.

Add bread crumbs to the hot milk and stir to combine.

Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to absorb the milk.

In a bowl, whisk together sugar, butter, and lemon zest until creamy.

Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture, whisking until smooth.

Combine the bread crumb mixture with the egg mixture, stirring gently.

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until set and lightly golden.

Spread a layer of jam over the top of the pudding after baking.

In a clean bowl, whip egg whites until stiff peaks form.

Gradually add sugar to the egg whites, continuing to whip until glossy.

Spread the meringue over the jam layer, creating peaks with a spatula.

Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the meringue is golden.

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