What to do with leftover madeira

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Madeira is a fortified wine, which is a popular addition used in cooking. Use up leftover madeira in your cooking by trying these recipes.

Recipes using madeira

How to use up leftover madeira

Boozy cream Stir leftover madeira into Crème fraîche or whipped cream and dollop onto your favourite cake or pudding.
Bread pudding Beat together 4 free-range eggs, 240ml double cream and 240ml whole milk with 120ml madeira in a bowl. Arrange slices of white bread cut into triangles in an ovenproof dish, pour over the egg mixture and sprinkle over a couple of spoonfuls of brown sugar. Dot with butter and bake at 160°C/140°C fan/gas 3 for 20-25 minutes until just wobbly in the centre. Best served warm.