Make blackberries the star of the show in this summery twist on a bread and butter pudding. Blackberries vary in sweetness, so try one before cooking and adjust the sugar accordingly

Ingredients:

  • 4 croissants (day-old, if possible)
  • 100g mascarpone
  • 100g blackberry or blackcurrant jam
  • 200g blackberries
  • 1 lemon , zested
  • 3 eggs
  • 200ml double cream , plus extra to serve
  • 400ml whole milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp golden caster sugar

Directions:

  • Split the croissants and spread a thick layer of mascarpone over the base of each, then top with a layer of jam and sandwich with the tops. Cut the filled croissants into large chunks and tip into a baking dish (ours was 18 x 25cm). Scatter over the blackberries, tucking some underneath the croissants.
  • Put the lemon zest, eggs, double cream, milk, vanilla and 2 tbsp of the sugar into a jug, and whisk until well combined. Pour this over the croissants and leave to soak for at least 1 hr, or in the fridge overnight.
  • Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Scatter the remaining 1 tbsp sugar over the pudding, then bake for 30 mins until puffed up, golden brown and set with a slight wobble in the middle. Spoon into bowls and serve warm with cream.

Nutrition per serving:

  • kcal568
  • fat38g
  • saturates22g
  • carbs43g
  • sugars0g
  • fibre3g
  • protein11g
  • salt0.6g