Hey there! Have you ever heard of flummery? It’s a unique dessert that was quite popular in Britain and Ireland during the 17th to 19th centuries. This sweet, soft pudding is made from starch and has a semi-set texture. Fun fact: Queen Elizabeth was said to be a big fan of flummery and enjoyed it during her tea time. Intrigued by its history, I decided to give it a try myself and used fresh boysenberries from my garden. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint! It was absolutely delicious and I’m definitely going to make it again. Give it a try if you’re looking for a light and tasty dessert!
Boysenberry Flummery Dessert Recipe
Boysenberry Flummery Dessert
Looking to switch things up from your usual flummery recipe? Try using fresh boysenberries in this version – but don't worry, you can easily substitute in fresh raspberries or blackberries instead. Preparing this on the stovetop is a breeze, but make sure to allow enough time for it to chill to room temperature before refrigerating it. Trust me, the wait is worth it – once fully cooled, the fruit juices meld perfectly with the sugar for a truly delicious dessert. Give it a try and indulge in the yumminess!
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh boysenberries plus a few more for garnish
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
- 6 leaves mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the boysenberries. Place them in a saucepan with 1 cup of water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let simmer for 10 minutes
- Strain the boysenberry mixture through a fine mesh sieve, pressing the berries to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the solids.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch and sugar together. Add the remaining 1 cup of water and stir until the mixture is smooth.
- Add the boysenberry juice to the cornstarch mixture and whisk until everything is combined.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and comes to a boil. Keep stirring for an additional 2-3 minutes until the mixture becomes very thick
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the mixture into individual dessert cups and let cool to room temperature.
- Once cool, chill the dessert in the refrigerator for at least an hour, or until it is firm.
- Top with whipped cream, if desired, and serve cold.
- Enjoy your delicious Boysenberry Flummery Dessert!
Nutrition
Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.003g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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