Classic Bread and Butter Pudding: A Cozy Comfort Dessert Recipe
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of classic bread and butter pudding, a beloved dessert that brings nostalgia and joy with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices of thick white bread
- 75 grams butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 600 ml whole milk
- 150 ml double cream
- 100 grams sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 50 grams raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Grease a baking dish with butter.
- Spread butter on one side of each bread slice and cut them into triangles.
- Arrange half of the bread slices in the baking dish, sprinkle with raisins, and then layer with the remaining bread.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Pour the mixture over the bread, pressing down gently to soak.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until the top is golden and the pudding is set.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of whiskey or rum to the milk mixture.
- Serve with custard or cream for a delightful finishing touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20 grams
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Classic bread and butter pudding