Classic bread and butter pudding: An indulgent twist on a beloved favorite
This classic bread and butter pudding recipe offers an indulgent twist to a beloved favorite, perfect for dessert lovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices stale bread
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Butter the slices of bread and cut them into triangles.
- Layer the bread in a buttered dish, sprinkling raisins as you go.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- Pour the mixture over the bread, allowing it to soak for 30 minutes.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden and set.
- Serve warm with custard or cream.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using flavored bread, such as brioche or challah.
- Serve with a drizzle of caramel sauce for an extra indulgent treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg