Mixed berry & vanilla puddings

Indulge in these beautiful sponge puddings with a hidden layer of berries underneath.

• Melted butter, to grease
• 150g (1 cup) self-raising flour
• 55g (1/4 cup) caster sugar
• 80ml (1/3 cup) milk
• 50g butter, melted
• 1 egg, lightly whisked
• 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
• Icing sugar mixture, to dust
• Double cream, to serve

Berry sauce

• 155g (3/4 cup) caster sugar
• 125ml (1/2 cup) water
• 500g frozen mixed berries, thawed on paper towel

Energy 1478kJ	Fat saturated 5.00g
Fat Total 8.00g	Carbohydrate sugars 43.00g
Carbohydrate Total 61.00g	Dietary Fibre -
Protein 5.00g	Cholesterol -
Sodium 242.74mg

All nutrition values are per serve.

1. Step 1

   Preheat oven to 180C. Brush six 250ml (1-cup) capacity ovenproof dishes with melted butter to lightly grease. Place on a baking tray.

2. Step 2

   To make the berry sauce, combine the sugar and water in a medium saucepan over low heat and stir for 2-3 minutes or until the sugar dissolves. Increase heat to high and boil for 1-2 minutes or until the syrup thickens slightly. Remove from heat. Add the berries and stir to combine.

3. Step 3

   Meanwhile, combine the flour and sugar in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre. Combine the milk, butter, egg and vanilla bean paste in a large jug. Gradually pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir to combine. Spoon the berry mixture evenly among the prepared dishes and top with the pudding mixture.

4. Step 4

   Bake in oven for 25 minutes or until a skewer inserted halfway into the centres comes out clean. Set aside for 5 minutes to cool slightly. Dust with icing sugar and serve with double cream, if desired.

Prep: 20 mins (+ 5 mins cooling time)