Authentic Bakewell Pudding Recipe Bakewell, England

Name: Bakewell pudding
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: English
Ingredients: 7.5 oz (220g) puff pastry; 4 tbsp homemade jam; 1/2 cup (100g) sugar; 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter; 3 fresh large eggs, beaten; 1/4 tsp pure almond essence; 1/8 cup (15g) ground almonds

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Introduction & history

The Bakewell pudding consists of a puff pastry shell spread with strawberry jam and filled with a custard made with eggs, sugar, milk, and butter. However, the exact recipe is a guarded secret, known only to a few bakers in Bakewell. It is served warm, with custard, cream, or ice cream.

Main ingredients

Wheat Flour
Almonds
Eggs
Butter
Jam
Lemon Zest
Almond Extract
Sugar
Salt