Jamie Oliver Self-Saucing Lemon Pudding
This Jamie Oliver Self-Saucing Lemon Pudding is a tangy, sweet, and comforting dessert that magically creates its own luscious lemon sauce as it bakes. Light and fluffy on top with a velvety citrus sauce underneath, it's the perfect balance of zesty freshness and cozy indulgence for any occasion.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking dish
- Oven
Ingrédients
Pudding Base
- 4 lemons zested and juiced
- 150 g caster sugar
- 100 g self-raising flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 250 ml milk
- 50 g unsalted butter melted
Sauce Layer
- 300 ml boiling water poured over the batter before baking
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a medium-sized baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine lemon zest, lemon juice, caster sugar, self-raising flour, and baking powder.
- Add eggs and whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the milk gradually, followed by the melted butter, mixing until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Carefully pour the boiling water over the batter — do not stir. This will form the sauce as it bakes.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until the top is golden and the pudding is set.
- Let cool slightly before serving to allow the sauce to thicken.
- Serve warm with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or fresh berries.
Notes
This dessert creates its own sauce during baking — a true crowd-pleaser! For variation, try adding orange zest, shredded coconut, or a handful of raspberries to the batter. It can be served warm or cold and stored for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.