Berry Summer Pudding from Woman's World 6/22/09

PMHawk's Note:

Very easy summer treat! For an extra treat, stir 2 Tbsp orange-flavored liqueur, such as Grand Marnier, into the pureed berry mixture.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• 1 (10 ounce) angel food cake
• 2 (3 ounce) packages strawberry flavored Jello gelatin
• 1 ½ cups water
• 1 ½ cups white grape juice
• 8 cups assorted berries
• whipped topping (optional)
• mint (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier (optional)

Directions:

1. Coat 2-1/2 quart (7 1/2"x3") souffle dish with cooking spray; line with plastic wrap leaving 6" overhang.
2. Cut the angel food cake into 16 pieces; reserve. Stir 2 pkgs jello into 1 1/2 cups boiling water until dissolved; stir in 1 1/2 cups white grape juice.
3. Toss 8 cups assorted berries with jello (cut the strawberries into quarters).
4. In a blender, puree 1/4 of berry mixture; stir back into jello mixture.
5. With slotted spoon transfer 1/2 the berry mixture to dish.
6. Top with 1/2 the cake slices in even layer; press down.
7. Repeat with remaining berry mixture and cake. Pour any remaining liquid over pudding; fold over plastic wrap. Place 7" plate over pudding; top with heavy can.
8. Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
9. Open plastic wrap and invert pudding onto plate; remove plastic wrap.
10. If desired, garnish with whipped topping, berries and mint.

Reviews

[sancie67]

I have made this for several family gatherings and it's always a big hit. Very pretty too.