Summer pudding

Summer pudding is a very much healthy food.It takes few minute to prepare.

You will need

300g/10½oz mixed frozen fruits, de-frosted

1 large punnet of strawberries, tops removed and halved if large

4 whole fruits reserved for garnish

5 tbsp caster sugar

5g fresh Basil, chopped

10 slices good white bread, crusts removed

1 jar raspberry sauce

For the Garnish

icing sugar

4 whole strawberries

4 sprigs of mint

You will need only 6 slices for one large pudding

How to prepare Summer pudding

• Lightly oil 4 teacups or one large bowl (1.2l/2pt) and line with cling film.
• Mix together the defrosted fruits, fresh strawberries, basil and sugar.
• Pour half of the raspberry sauce into a shallow dish.
• Cut the bread to form a small circle for the base, slices for the sides and a larger circle for the top. To line the mould - dip the bread on one side in the sauce and place in the mould, dipped side against the mould. Make sure the pieces overlap to securely encase the filling.
• Fill the centre with the fruit mixture and press down well, top with the last slice of bread.
• Remove the pudding from the mould and place on a plate. Pour over the remaining sauce and garnish with the fresh strawberries and sprigs of mint. Dust with icing sugar and serve.