Description
A nostalgic dessert featuring layers of bread soaked in juicy mixed berries, perfect for summer gatherings or a light breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10–12 slices white bread, crusts removed (about 360 g)
- 4 cups mixed berries (raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, redcurrants, roughly 600 g)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Heavy cream or Greek yogurt, for serving
Instructions
- Line a 2-quart mixing bowl with plastic wrap, leaving enough overhang to help unmold.
- In a saucepan, combine mixed berries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is juicy but not completely broken down. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, adding vanilla extract if using.
- Trim bread slices to fit the bowl and place in the bottom and up the sides, slightly overlapping.
- Spoon in about two-thirds of the berry mixture, distributing evenly, then cover with remaining bread to seal the fruit.
- Press gently, place a weight on top, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- To serve, unwrap the edges of the plastic, invert the bowl onto a serving plate, and remove the bowl and plastic. Serve with reserved berry syrup and berries, alongside cream or yogurt.
Notes
Make-ahead magic: best if assembled the night before. Serve chilled for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 295mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 6.5g
- Protein: 6.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg