Strawberry Flummery Recipe

Unearth a culinary treasure from the past with this Strawberry Flummery recipe! Inspired by an antique cookbook, this recipe is a delightful variation of old English fruit puddings – think flummery, fool, grunt, slump, and buckle – popular in both England and early America. Experience the creamy texture and vibrant strawberry flavor of this chilled dessert; a perfect blend of history and deliciousness.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 255 mins
Calories 136.5 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Strawberry Flummery

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How to Make Strawberry Flummery

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup cornstarch and 1/2 cup of the milk until smooth.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the remaining 3 1/2 cups milk, 3/4 cup sugar, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Gradually whisk in the cornstarch mixture until fully incorporated.
  4. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens significantly (about 5-7 minutes).
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk 1 large egg yolk.
  6. Temper the egg yolk by slowly whisking in 1 cup of the hot milk mixture. This prevents the egg from scrambling.
  7. Pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan.
  8. Cook for 2-3 minutes more, stirring constantly, until the pudding is thickened and smooth. Do not boil.
  9. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  10. Pour the pudding into a serving bowl.
  11. Cover tightly with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming.
  12. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the pudding to fully chill.
  13. Just before serving, arrange sliced strawberries evenly over the top of the pudding.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

45g

Fat

11g

Carbs

7g