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Easy Gluten Free Self Saucing Lemon Pudding

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Gluten Free Lemon Self Saucing Pudding made dairy free and vegan too

This recipe for gluten free self saucing lemon pudding is very similar to my gluten free self saucing chocolate pudding. This is one of those true classic comfort food puddings and is best enjoyed on a cold winter’s eve. However, having said that I’ve also eaten this cold from the fridge in the summertime so don’t think it’s just a winters pud, oh no!

And while I’m on the subject of cold pudding, it’s worth noting that this pudding is just as delicious the next day, or day after that and can easily be reheated in the microwave so don’t let any go to waste.

Self Saucing Lemon Pudding - gluten free, dairy free and vegan

I’ve said it before, I’m not the world’s biggest chocolate fan and would much rather scoff jelly beans or something sweet and chewy! So the idea behind this gluten free self saucing lemon pudding was to feed a craving I had for a sweet pudding with a delicious zing to it. Of course if you prefer your puddings with less zing add more sugar, like more zing, add less sugar. It really is that easy.

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So what is a self saucing pudding?

For those unfamiliar with self saucing puddings, have faith with the method, it seems completely daft to make a sponge batter and then drown it in a runny chocolate liquid but believe me, this works. The chemistry of baking means the sauce sinks and thickens at the bottom and a super soft moist sponge appears on top by magic. The best bit of all…that first dip into the pudding to see the hidden treasure beneath, it never fails to make me smile. Incidentally, this is why this pudding can also be known as the Magic Pudding or Magic Sauce Pudding.

Self Saucing Lemon Pudding - gluten free, dairy free and vegan

HOW DOES A SELF SAUCING PUDDING WORK?

Well that my dear reader is the magical bit, and I’ll confess to being a bit bemused by the science but basically, your make a seemingly normal cake batter with the flavour combination of your choice; lemon, chocolate, coffee (ooh coffee, think I’ll give that a go soon). Then you add the batter to your pudding dish. The next thing seems a bit odd but you make a sweet runny liquid with the same flavour notes and then drown you cake or pudding batter – bonkers!

Lemon pudding batter
Lemon liquid poured over the top

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Different ways to serve my Gluten Free Self Saucing Lemon Pudding

As this pudding self sauces, you could simply have it on its own, but come on, what’s a pudding without lashings of custard. To make cheap dairy free custard I use Birds Custard Powder in fact, for those new to dairy free here’s my simple guide here Quick and Easy Dairy Free Custard. While I do like the ready-made dairy free custards out there, I find that most of them don’t like being heated up and can turn quite watery. With my trusty old Birds I am in control and can make it as thick or as runny as I wish.

My kids love to have squirty cream with most puddings so that would probably be their top choice but if I’m not in a custard mood then it has to be cream (soya cream in my case). If you have other ways you love to eat your puddings and if you make my gluten free self saucing lemon pudding I’d love to know how you eat yours? Feel free to comment below, I love to hear from my readers.

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Here’s a thought, how about my Gluten Free Swiss Roll made with Granny’s Quick Lemon Curd from Fab Food 4 All. There’s also my Easy Gluten Free Lemon Cheesecake for you to try your hand at, it really is very easy indeed. How about this Gluten and Dairy Free Lemon and Polenta Cake by Free From Fairy. Finally, stop the press and hold onto your hats, this Lemon, Ginger and Dark Chocolate Tart from the Gluten Free Alchemist is a right show stopper, prepare to be amazed!

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Gluten Free Self Saucing Lemon Pudding Recipe

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Self Saucing Lemon Pudding - gluten free, dairy free and vegan

Gluten Free Self Saucing Lemon Pudding

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A delicious alternative to the chocolate version, this self saucing lemon pudding has a delicious citrus bite with zest running throughout the light sponge and a lemony sweet sauce hidden beneath. This is not only gluten free but also easy to make vegan too, so free from eggs and no dairy.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Vegan
Servings 6
Calories 355 kcal

Equipment

  • 2L oven proof glass dish
  • mixing bowl
  • zester
  • juicer
  • silicone spatula
  • 1pt glass jug

Ingredients
 
 

For the sponge

  • 60 g butter or butter alternative (I use Flora plant butter) or butter if you like
  • 150 g caster sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground flaxseed or ground chia seeds
  • 200 ml dairy free milk or your favourite dairy free alternative
  • 200 g gluten free self raising flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 lemons zest only

For the liquid

  • 100 g caster sugar
  • 2 lemons juice from both lemons that you took zest from
  • 150 ml dairy free milk

Instructions
 

How to make the sponge

  • In a mixer or large bowl cream together the dairy free spread or butter with the caster sugar until light a fluffy.
  • Add the chia seeds and lemon zest and repeat beating together.
  • Pour in the milk or milk alternative and beat rapidly, the sponge batter will probably appear curdled at this point, don’t worry, this is normal.
  • Add the self raising flour and baking powder and beat to a smooth batter.
  • Pour the batter into a well greased pudding dish, you’ll need a 2pt pudding dish for this recipe.

To make the lemon sauce

  • In a jug measure the caster sugar and add the lemon juice, top up to the 200ml mark with soya milk (approx. 150ml) and stir thoroughly to combine until the sugar dissolves.
  • Pour the lemon sauce over the top of the sponge batter, it will look an awful mess, don’t panic, this is fine!
  • Pop into a preheated oven at 180°C or 160°C fan/350°F/Gas Mark 4 for 30-35 minutes, the pudding will be ready, when the sponge is springy to the touch and the sauce beneath bubbles, if you’ve not baked in a glass dish you’ll see the sauce bubbling up the sides of the dish.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Self Saucing Lemon Pudding
Amount per Serving
Calories
355
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
5
%
Sodium
 
96
mg
4
%
Potassium
 
273
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
68
g
23
%
Fiber
 
5
g
20
%
Sugar
 
45
g
50
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
610
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
 
42.3
mg
51
%
Calcium
 
165
mg
17
%
Iron
 
1.8
mg
10
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Lemon, Pudding, Self Saucing, Vegan
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  1. Sue says

    08/01/2023 at 6:18 pm

    Made this with almond milk in the sponge batter, and soya milk in the lemon sauce. Easy recipe to follow and I was pleasantly surprised with the flavour – more lemony than I expected.

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      09/01/2023 at 12:28 pm

      What a lovely comment to come back to after the weekend. Thank you so much Sue, thrilled you enjoyed this magical recipe xx

      Reply
  2. Michelle says

    13/08/2022 at 5:57 am

    This looks amazing! I try to avoid Soy milk would another milk work the same?

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      13/08/2022 at 9:13 am

      HI Michelle. This recipe is rather flexible when it comes to milk and milk alternatives. If you avoid milk then use your normal milk alternative. I’ve made this pudding with GF Oat milk, soya milk, and almond milk. The only recommendation I’d make is to go for a milk substitute that looks and behaves like milk i.e. not a thin watery milk alternative as these can misbehave and split (rice milk can be such a beast!) On the other hand. If you CAN tolerate milk feel free to add the cow juice haha.

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  3. Kay Flatt says

    02/07/2022 at 4:59 am

    Easy to make. Lovely lemon favour.
    Needs some cream or yoghurt to serve. I only had a rice pudding & surprise it was lovely. As long as you aren’t counting calories.🤣🤣

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      04/07/2022 at 10:08 am

      I love this comment, agree it’s best served with custard or cream but the rice pudding – pure genius that’s a great improvisation hahaha.

      Reply
  4. Ms Dawn Gibson says

    11/04/2021 at 8:26 pm

    Tried this recipe today and was a little apprehensive especially after pouring in the sauce but turned out to be delicious! Tangy, sweet but not overly, lemon flavour was just right. This pudding sings. Will be added to my list of favourites.

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      15/04/2021 at 10:36 am

      It is a pudding of faith Dawn! You think to yourself that you’ve drowned it and it could never work – that’s why it’s so magical. Thank you for you feedback, getting these lovely comments truly makes my day.

      Reply
  5. jenny walters says

    13/03/2019 at 2:19 pm

    Oh my goodness this sounds so lush. I have never made a self sourcing pudding so feeling very inspired. I just love puddings like these. These are the puddings our children will remember with love. Thank you so much for bringing this to #BakingCrumbs

    Reply
  6. Jhuls | The Not So Creative Cook says

    13/03/2019 at 1:20 pm

    I love a self-saucing pudding! And lemon? Hmmm, I could almost taste it – yum! Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday party!

    Reply
  7. Eb Gargano | Easy Peasy Foodie says

    11/03/2019 at 6:53 pm

    YUM! I love lemon puddings and I really like the idea of a self-saucing one! Actually, you’ve just jogged a memory for me, Mum used to make a self-saucing pudding she called ‘lemon surprise’ – the surprise was supposed to be the sauce, but she never quite got it right and so there was never any sauce (clearly she didn’t have your fab recipe!) – still tasted good though! Eb x

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      11/03/2019 at 8:05 pm

      Hehe, that’s made me giggle, so effectively your mum was just making ‘Lemon’ hahaha.

      Reply
  8. Life Diet Health says

    10/03/2019 at 10:52 pm

    Ooo, vegan & gluten free- perfect. I know what you mean about ready made vegan custard, we use cornflour & a dash of vanilla (same recipe as your Birds) instead. Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday.

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      11/03/2019 at 8:06 pm

      Ooh clever, never thought to make it that way, thank you.

      Reply
  9. Jo - Pickle & Poppet says

    10/03/2019 at 10:08 pm

    This looks delicious! #ThatFridayLinky

    Reply
  10. Nige says

    10/03/2019 at 9:50 pm

    This looks so yummy fab recipe Thanks for linking to #Thatfridaylinky hope to see you next week

    Reply
  11. Jacqui Bellefontaine says

    09/03/2019 at 7:17 pm

    Oh I do love a good lemon pudding. Thank you for sharing this one with #CookBlogShare, it sure looks good!

    Reply
  12. Jo Allison / Jo's Kitchen Larder says

    08/03/2019 at 9:16 pm

    I’ve never made any self saucing puds before but your zingy one is just up my street – I love citrusy bakes and desserts! Definitely on the list to try! Oh and for me it would have to be custard. :) Thank you for sharing with #BakingCrumbs :) x

    Reply

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