Instructions: Process all the ingredients except the brambles in a food processor (or whisk thoroughly with a balloon whisk) until smooth.

Strain if there are any lumps.

Butter a 22cm gratin dish or shallow ovenproof dish.

Place the dish in an oven preheated to 200C/400F/Gas Mark 6 for a couple of minutes until very hot.

Imrnediately pour in half the batter then scatter the brambles on top and pour over the remaining batter.

Bake at once for about 30 niinutes until puffy and golden brown.

Leave for at least 20 minutes before serving.

Based on the wonderful French batter pudding this recipe is njade with brambles (blackberries) instead of the classic cherries. Eat it either warm or at room temperature.

Serves 4

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