Description
This Hot Cross Bun Bread and Butter Pudding is a deliciously comforting Easter dessert that transforms traditional hot cross buns into a rich, creamy baked pudding. Infused with cinnamon and vanilla, and served warm with a dusting of icing sugar, it’s perfect alongside ice cream or custard for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Base
- 6 hot cross buns
- 30g butter, softened
For the Custard Mix
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup cream
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup caster sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
To Finish
- 1 tsp icing sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 180°C with fan bake setting. Grease a large baking bowl thoroughly with softened butter to prevent sticking.
- Slice and Butter Buns: Slice each hot cross bun into 1 cm thick pieces. Spread each slice evenly with softened butter on one side.
- Arrange Buns: Arrange the buttered slices side by side in the greased bowl, ensuring an even layer that fills the dish.
- Mix Custard: In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, cinnamon, caster sugar, and vanilla essence until smooth and well combined.
- Soak Buns: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the arranged hot cross bun slices in the bowl, making sure all pieces are soaked. Allow to stand for 10 minutes so the buns absorb the liquid.
- Bake: Place the bowl in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until the pudding is golden on top and cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from oven, dust the pudding with icing sugar, and serve warm. Pair with ice cream or custard for an indulgent dessert experience.
Notes
- This dessert is ideal for Easter celebrations but can be enjoyed anytime you want a comforting sweet treat.
- Ensure the hot cross buns are well soaked in the custard mixture for a moist and creamy pudding texture.
- Serve warm with classic accompaniments like vanilla ice cream or rich custard for added indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 305 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 121 mg
