Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Jemma Melvin and Dame Mary Berry.Photo: Clarence House/Twitter
Congratulations (and an appetite!) are in order.
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwallteamed up with formerGreat British Bake OffjudgeDame Mary Berryfor the culmination of Fortnum & Mason’scompetition to find a puddingthat will be named inQueen Elizabeth’s honor as she celebrates her Platinum Jubilee. Camilla was on-hand forThe Jubilee Pudding: 70 Years in the Bakingspecial on BBC Thursday night, where she announced that Jemma Melvin’s Lemon Swiss Roll and Amaretti Trifle beat 5,000 other desserts to become the official Platinum Pudding.
The winning recipe will be served lunches during the Jubilee weekend — but if you’re interested in trying it at home, the recipe is availablehere.
Melvin is a copywriter who credits her love of baking to her grandmother.
“She is the person that taught me how to bake and I am so excited to tell her. She’s going to be so proud, I can’t wait,” the winner said.
Malvin added, “I am so happy, thank you so much, Mary. It’s been an honor as well to have your feedback. It’s just meant the world to me. The thought of people recreating my pudding, especially round the Jubilee, is just a total pleasure.”
The pudding competition comes after similar food contests were held to celebrate other royal events.
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The Queen will celebrate her milestone with celebrations across the U.K. Events and initiatives will take place throughout the year, before ending with a series of festivities on the weekend of June 2 to June 5.
source: people.com
