Orange and mango meringue puddings recipe

These spectacular individual desserts are really delicious. Indulgent, yet healthy!

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 2 oranges
  • 1 small ripe mango, peeled, pitted and cut into chunks
  • 75g fresh white breadcrumbs
  • 200ml skimmed milk
  • 50g caster sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, separated
Orange and mango puddings step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°C, fan oven 160°C/gas mark 4. Use a sharp, serrated knife to remove the peel and pith from both oranges, then cut into segments, removing all the pith. Mix with the mango chunks.

Orange and mango puddings step 2

Share the breadcrumbs between 4 individual baking dishes and place on a baking sheet.

Orange and mango puddings step 3

Warm the milk and remove from the heat. Mix in the orange rind, half the sugar, the vanilla extract and egg yolks. Share between the dishes and let it soak in for 5 minutes.

Orange and mango puddings step 4

Bake for 15-20 minutes, until set. Cool for 3-4 minutes, then share the fruit between them, spooning it over the surface.

Orange and mango puddings

Whisk the egg whites in a large grease-free bowl until they hold their shape, then add the remaining sugar and whisk until stiff and glossy. Pile onto the desserts and return to the oven for a further 5-6 minutes, until golden brown. Serve at once.

Orange and mango puddings tip

Use different fruits for a change, such as a mixture of sliced peaches and banana, or blueberries and raspberries.

Average rating: 3.5/5
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Nutritional Information

Per serving:
231kcals
4.5g fat (of which 1g is saturated)

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