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Diplomatic Pudding

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United Kingdom

Known as a British recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.

Ingredients 8 ingredients

  1. Water
  2. Cream
  3. Orange
  4. Sugar
  5. 2 oz. sponge cakes
  6. Biscuits
  7. Wine
  8. Vanilla
Contains GlutenEggsMilkSulphites Read from the ingredients, not verified. Check labels.

Possible health benefits

General information, not medical advice.

  1. Orange High in vitamin C · Source of folate

    High in vitamin C · 71 mg per 100 g, 89% of the reference intake per 100 g

    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.
    11 more authorised claims
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of teeth.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function.
    • Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
    • Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
    • Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
    • Vitamin C contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E.
    • Vitamin C increases iron absorption.

    Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble nutrient found in some foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. NIH fact sheet

    Source of folate · 30 µg per 100 g, 15% of the reference intake per 100 g

    • Folate contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy.
    • Folate contributes to normal amino acid synthesis.
    • Folate contributes to normal blood formation.
    5 more authorised claims
    • Folate contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism.
    • Folate contributes to normal psychological function.
    • Folate contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
    • Folate contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
    • Folate has a role in the process of cell division.

    Folate is a B-vitamin that is naturally present in many foods. Your body needs folate to make DNA and other genetic material. NIH fact sheet

    Nutrients per 100 g of “Oranges, raw, with peel”, USDA FoodData Central.

Claims: EU Register of health claims (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, © European Union, CC BY 4.0), shown only where the ingredient meets the claim's conditions (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). Facts: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (public domain).

Cook safely

Keep children and pets away from the hob and the oven, and keep oven gloves and a lid within reach.

  • Sharp knives. Cut on a board that doesn't slip (a damp cloth under it helps), and curl the fingers of the hand that holds the food.

Method

  1. 1 pint custard (Bird’s does well) 1 oz.
  2. gelatine 2 oz.
  3. sponge cakes or biscuits 2 oz.
  4. ratafias 2 oz.
  5. castor sugar 1 gill cream 1 oz.
  6. glace cherries (chopped) 1 oz.
  7. chopped angelica 5 oz.
  8. chopped citron peel (these may be omitted) Essence of vanilla 1 gill water A little clear jelly for decorating Line the bottom of the mould with a little jelly (Bird’s Orange Jelly Powder will do quite well, and is much quicker to make than wine jelly).
  9. When set, decorate with cherries and angelica.
  10. Melt the gelatine in the water.
  11. Make the custard in the usual way.
  12. Add to it the sugar, sponge cake, ratafias, cherries, angelica and citron peel, if used, and vanilla;
  13. when cool, stir in the gelatine.
  14. Whip the cream and add it last of all when the mixture is quite cold.
  15. When nearly setting, pour into the prepared mould and leave till set.
  16. In cold weather rather less gelatine may be used, especially with Bird’s custard.

Plating

Cookware for this recipe

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Vegetable peeler
  • Wooden spoon