Empress Dowager Cixis longevity peach pudding
Instructions:
- For the mixed berry fruit compote:
- 1 small handful each of blackberries, raspberries, strawberries and cranberries;
- 1 tablespoon caster sugar.
- Puree the peaches with their syrup in a blender. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the evaporated milk, then add the sugar and mix well.
- Place the leaf gelatine in a little cold water and leave for 5 minutes to soften. Lift out and place in a pan with the measured water. Heat gently until the gelatine dissolves. Pour the gelatine mixture into the peach puree.
- Ladle the mixture into four serving bowls, cover with clingfilm and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Just before serving, make the warmed compote. Heat a small pan, add all the berries to warm through, then add the sugar and stir gently to dissolve.
- Halve the nectarines, remove the stones and cut into slices. Place the slices in a circular fan on top of the peach puree in the serving bowls. Place a tablespoon of crushed ice in the middle of each, then top with a tablespoon of the compote. Drizzle with cream, if you like, and serve immediately.