Bread Pudding
HB-0327 · Hand-built original · Saint Lucian
Soft, day-old bread soaks up a creamy custard scented with cinnamon, vanilla and coconut milk, then bakes to a burnished golden crust. It is thrifty, wonderfully simple to make and just special enough for a celebration. One spoonful and you will understand why Caribbean cooks have treasured this dessert for generations.
Saint LucianDessert45 min1–2 servings491 kcalVegetarian
Main ingredient: egg
Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado
Servings:1quantities adjust to match
Ingredients
- 2 slices stale bread, torn or cut into small cubes
- 1 cup milk, or a plant-based alternative
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- A pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp dried fruit or chopped nuts (optional)
- Butter, for greasing
Method
- Heat the oven to 350°F and butter a small ovenproof dish.
- Put the bread cubes in the dish and scatter over the dried fruit or nuts, if using.
- Whisk the milk, sugar, egg, vanilla, cinnamon and salt together until the sugar dissolves.
- Pour the custard over the bread, press the bread down gently, and leave to soak for 10 minutes.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until set, puffed and golden on top.
- Rest for 5 minutes and serve warm.
Total: 45 min
Nutrition (per serving, where published)
491 kcalCalories
8.6 gProtein
101.7 gCarbs
6.1 gFat
2.4 gSaturates
4.2 gFibre
41.7 gSugars
305 mgSodium
186 mgCholesterol
438 mgPotassium
310 mgCalcium
2.3 mgIron
1 servingServing
Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data