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Malvern Pudding

Creamy Malvern Pudding: A Cozy Taste of Tradition

Malvern Pudding is a cozy British dessert featuring tender apples and silky custard under a caramelized sugar crust.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: British
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Apple Base
  • 375 g Cooking Apples Provide tartness and balance sweetness.
  • 375 g Eating Apples Russets recommended for sweetness.
  • 45 g Butter Use unsalted for better control.
For the Custard
  • 45 g Butter Divided, enhances creaminess.
  • 60 g Caster Sugar Sweetens and aids in caramelization.
  • 45 g Plain Flour Can substitute with Cornflour.
  • 500 ml Whole Milk Non-dairy alternatives for plant-based.
  • 3 large Egg Yolks Adds richness.
  • 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla Bean Paste or Extract Pure vanilla extract works.
For the Topping
  • 60 g Demerara Sugar Creates a caramelized crust.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Optional, adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • saucepan
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Malvern Pudding
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Gather your ingredients and equipment.
  2. Peel, core, and chop apples into small, uniform pieces.
  3. Melt 45 g of butter in a saucepan, add apples and caster sugar, and cook for 5–7 minutes.
  4. In another saucepan, melt remaining butter, add flour to form a roux, then whisk in milk until thickened.
  5. Whisk egg yolks and vanilla in a bowl, then mix into the slightly cooled custard.
  6. Pour custard over the apple mixture in the baking dish.
  7. Mix demerara sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over custard.
  8. Bake in the oven for approximately 20 minutes until the top is golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.

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