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Irish Bread Pudding

Cozy Irish Bread Pudding: A Sweet Comfort Delight

Irish Bread Pudding is a warm embrace on chilly evenings, transforming stale bread into a creamy custard delight with raisins and a hint of vanilla.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pudding
  • 4 cups Stale Bread Fresh brioche or challah can also be used.
  • 2 cups Milk Low-fat or non-dairy milk can be used.
  • 3 Large Eggs
  • 1 cup Sugar Maple syrup or honey can be used.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon Nutmeg can be used instead.
  • 0.5 cup Raisins/Currants Dried cranberries or chocolate chips can be used.
  • 0.25 cup Melted Butter
Optional Garnish
  • Powdered Sugar Dust for an elegant touch.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased baking dish, about 9x13 inches.
  2. Cut the stale bread into cubes and pour the melted butter over the bread. Toss to coat and let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
  4. Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes, stirring gently to saturate. Rest for another 10 minutes.
  5. Fold in the raisins or currants to the mixture, ensuring even distribution.
  6. Transfer the mixture into the greased baking dish and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Let cool for about 10 minutes, optionally sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use stale bread for optimal absorption and consider adding Irish cream or whiskey for extra richness.

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