Ingredients

  • 12 thin slices of whole-wheat bread, crusts removed, cut into thirds
  • 1/4 ounce gelatin
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/4 cups hulled strawberries
  • 1 1/4 cups raspberries
  • 1 1/4 cups blackberries
  • 2 1/2 cups raspberries
  • 4 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Method

  • Line bottom and sides of a 4-cup mold with bread slices, or prepare 4 individual molds.
  • Dissolve gelatin in water over low heat, and stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
  • Strain gelatin liquid.
  • Reserve a few well-formed fruits for garnish.
  • Add strawberries, raspberries and blackberries to a saucepan with the gelatin, and stew gently until tender, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Spoon half the fruit over the bread in the mold.
  • Place another layer of bread slices on top of the fruit, add remaining fruit, and finish with a final layer of bread.
  • Make a hole in the center and pour in any remaining fruit juice.
  • Cover with a plate and weight down.
  • Refrigerate until set, 2 to 3 hours or longer.
  • To make the raspberry sauce, sieve the raspberries, mashing them with wooden spoon to extract juice.
  • Mix with sugar and the remaining tablespoon lemon juice.
  • Spoon over pudding just before serving.
  • Garnish with berries.