This traditional Bread and Butter Pudding is the ultimate comfort food, combining buttery slices of bread with a creamy custard base. With the addition of chocolate chips or raisins, this pudding becomes a delightful mix of textures and flavors. It’s simple to make, wonderfully warming, and perfect for serving with custard or a scoop of ice cream. Whether you’re looking for a dessert to end a family meal or a comforting snack, this pudding will leave everyone satisfied.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe: You’ll love this recipe for its simplicity and versatility. The rich, buttery bread soaks up the creamy custard, creating a pudding that’s soft on the inside with a golden, crispy top. The addition of chocolate chips or raisins adds bursts of sweetness, while the optional vanilla essence brings out the flavor of the custard. Plus, it’s a great way to use up leftover bread!
Perfect Occasion: This bread and butter pudding is perfect for casual family dinners, Sunday lunches, or when you need a cozy dessert to share. It’s also great for holidays or gatherings, where you can serve it warm with custard or ice cream for an extra indulgent touch.
Decoration Tips: For a lovely presentation, dust the top of the pudding with a light sprinkling of powdered sugar before serving. You can also garnish with fresh berries or a drizzle of caramel sauce for added flavor and visual appeal. Serve it warm with a side of creamy custard or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients:
- 12 slices white bread
- Unsalted butter (enough to lightly butter each slice)
- 500 ml milk
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 50 g white sugar (adjust to your taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence (optional)
- A handful of chocolate chips or raisins
For Serving:
- Custard or ice cream
Instructions:
- Prepare the bread: Lightly butter each slice of bread, then cut the slices into squares.
- Layer the bread: In a greased baking dish, layer the buttered bread squares, sprinkling the chocolate chips or raisins between the layers.
- Make the custard: Crack 3 eggs into a jug and whisk them. Set aside. In a pot, gently heat the milk, cream, and sugar until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is warm, but not boiling. Slowly pour the warm milk mixture into the eggs, whisking constantly to prevent curdling. Add the vanilla essence, if using.
- Pour over the bread: Pour the custard mixture over the bread, ensuring all the bread is well soaked.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F). Bake the pudding for about 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the bread and butter pudding warm with custard or a scoop of ice cream.
Enjoy your delicious bread and butter pudding!
