Description
Delightful baked sticky rhubarb pudding promises a nostalgic journey through British countryside flavors. Sweet-tart rhubarb nestles beneath a golden, buttery crumb topping, inviting warm memories of home-cooked comfort for dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups rhubarb, diced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup butter, melted and slightly cooled
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Seasoning and Thickening Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare your kitchen workspace and gather all necessary equipment for this rustic rhubarb dessert.
- Heat the oven to a moderate temperature, ensuring an even cooking environment.
- Apply a thin layer of butter or cooking spray to a square baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Distribute freshly chopped rhubarb across the bottom of the prepared pan, creating an even layer.
- Create a silky batter by whisking together dry and wet ingredients until achieving a smooth, lump-free consistency.
- Carefully pour the batter over the rhubarb, using a spatula to spread it evenly and cover the fruit completely.
- Prepare a delicate topping by mixing powdered sugar and cornstarch, creating a fine, snow-like layer across the surface.
- Gently drizzle water over the entire dessert, which will help create a distinctive self-saucing texture during baking.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and allow it to bake until the top develops a golden, crisp exterior and the interior becomes bubbling and fragrant.
- Remove the pudding from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes to allow the sauce to settle and cool slightly.
- Serve warm, accompanied by a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.
- Store any remaining pudding in the refrigerator, covering it to maintain its moisture and flavor.
Notes
- Select firm, bright red rhubarb stalks for the most vibrant color and tangy flavor in your pudding.
- Adjust sugar quantity based on rhubarb’s natural tartness, tasting the fruit before preparing the dish to balance sweetness.
- Consider using gluten-free flour blend for those with wheat sensitivities, maintaining the same measurement proportions.
- Add a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or ginger to the batter for an extra warm, aromatic dimension to the classic dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 37 g
- Sodium: 144 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 61 mg