Bitter Orange and Honey Puddings
These elegant Mediterranean puddings offer a delightful balance of bitter Seville orange and sweet honey. They are surprisingly simple to make, perfect for a sophisticated yet easy dessert.

Prep Time
40 min
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
6
Calories
250 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Wash the Seville oranges thoroughly. Zest one orange and then juice all three. Set aside the juice and zest.
~10 min - 2
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cornstarch and 1/4 cup of the water until smooth. This prevents lumps.
~2 min - 3
Add the remaining water, Seville orange juice, honey, reserved zest, and a pinch of salt to the saucepan. Stir well.
~1 min - 4
Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly with a whisk, until it thickens and comes to a gentle boil. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Continue to cook for another minute after it thickens.
~8 min - 5
Pour the pudding mixture into 6 ramekins.
~2 min - 6
Allow the puddings to cool at room temperature for about 20 minutes, then cover with plastic wrap (pressing it gently onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming) and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until well chilled.
~120 min
Tips
- Seville oranges are crucial for the authentic bitter flavor. If unavailable, you can substitute with a mix of regular oranges and a small amount of grapefruit juice, but the bitterness will be less pronounced.
- Serve these puddings chilled, perhaps with a small dollop of Greek yogurt or a few candied orange peel strips for an extra touch.
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