Lemon Sorbet Summer Pudding

Low Fat Dessert Recipes - Lemon Sorbet Summer Pudding

Make this delicious, light lemon sorbet summer pudding with redcurrants and berries, a perfect dessert for hot summer nights.

Serves: 4-6

Prep time: 15 minutes (plus overnight setting)

Ingredients:

225g (8oz) red or blackcurrants

350g (12oz) blackberries

225g (8oz) raspberries

Zest of 1 lemon

150ml (¼ pint) water

85-100g (3-4oz) sugar

Thin slices of white bread, crust removed

4-6 scoops lemon sorbet ice cream

Step By Step:

1. Place the fruit (reserving some for decoration), water and sugar in a saucepan and simmer until the sugar dissolves.

2. Cut each slice of bread in half lengthways and use to line the sides of a pudding basin, trimming away excess bread around the top edge.

3. Cover the base of the basin with triangles of bread, fill with fruit and cover with additional bread triangles.

4. Place a flat plate on top of the pudding, place weight on top and chill overnight.

5. Carefully turn out, cut into slices and serve with lemon sorbet ice cream. Decorate with reserved fruit which could be frosted if liked.