Preparation:
1. To prepare filling, in a medium saucepan, mix together berries, sugar, liqueur, and lemon peel.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until berries are soft and sugar has dissolved, 5 to 8 min. (Do not overcook.) Let cool.
3. Using a serrated knife, trim cake of any browned edges. Cut cake into 1/2 inch slices; cut slices into triangles.
4. Tightly line the bottom and sides of a 1 1/2 to 2 quart bowl or souffle dish with three-quarters of the cake. If necessary, fill any gaps with small pieces of cake.
5. Spoon filling into the cake-lined bowl. Top with remaining cake triangles, covering berries completely.
6. Place a plate, just slightly smaller than the bowl's diameter, on top of pudding. Weigh down saucer with a 4 or 5 pound can. Chill for 8 hours or overnight.
7. Remove plate and can. Carefully unmold pudding onto a serving plate.
8. To prepare topping, beat cream at medium speed until soft peaks form. Beat in confectioners' sugar.
9. Spoon cream mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip; pipe small mounds of cream mixture on top of pudding. Garnish with fresh berries and sprigs of fresh m |
