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To ask what you would serve for pudding at home?

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DessertHunter · 03/08/2024 08:51

Looking for inspiration - also originally from another European country (married to a Scot), so probably missing out on some nice things! 😁

We usually have pudding after dinner but I am running a little low on ideas. My family always served very 70s style desserts and I have just carried on with it - so fruit (fresh if in season, preserved if not), chocolate pudding, rice pudding, ice cream, jelly, some trifle-like concoctions based on "that is what we have in and I am not going to the shops".

No real input from DH or his family, there is a lot of neurodiversity on that side so food is a bit of a tricky topic for most of them. TTC but will probably need IVF, so children not an immediate consideration.

No cake or biscuits after dinner, as that is a whole other meal where I am from and I can't get my head around combining them with cooked food. It is what you eat with your colleagues, while you ignore work for an hour, or with your family, while you ignore housework for much longer than an hour, and that is a hill I'm willing to die on!

Google has failed me so wise Mumsnetters, what are your day-to-day puddings I should give a try? Tell me what I'm missing out on! Also, I still don't understand cheese boards, despite having tried very hard.

Also, this being MN, I'm sure I'll get "we don't eat pudding" within the first 5 posts - good for you, keep living your happy life and I'll keep my lowkey hedonism going 😉

OP posts:
StormingNorman · 03/08/2024 16:34

Poached pears and chocolate sauce
Angel Delight
Little pots of crème caramel
Little sponge puddings that go in the microwave
Sorbet as a change from ice cream

Nitwittishy · 03/08/2024 21:11

Apple/fruit pie with cream or custard.

My go to quick recipe is microwaved syrup (or jam) sponge: couple of tablespoons of golden syrup (or jam) at the bottom of a pyrex bowl covered with basic sponge mix (1 egg, 50g each of margarine, sugar and self raising flour mixed together), microwave about 4 minutes until the sponge is risen (might be a bit of trial and error before you find the best time for your microwave, try not to open it too early). Makes 2 portions, serve with custard.

Whatineed · 03/08/2024 22:57

PointsSouth · 03/08/2024 12:10

Alright. I'll be the one. I'll bite....

Gooseberry what?

www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/berry-slump

PointsSouth · 03/08/2024 23:03

Yep. I'm in. When shall I show up?

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