Bun and Butter Pudding Recipe

Name: Bun and Butter Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups low-fat milk; 2 1/2 cups heavy cream; 1 vanilla bean; 4 medium eggs, preferably free-range or organic; 10 tablespoons sugar; 6 Taste the Difference hot cross buns, or your favorite hot cross buns, sliced in half and spread with a knob of butter; 3 tablespoons cognac; A handful of dried apricots, chopped; Grated zest of 1 orange; A little powdered sugar

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups low-fat milk
2 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 vanilla bean
4 medium eggs, preferably free-range or organic
10 tablespoons sugar
6 Taste the Difference hot cross buns, or your favorite hot cross buns, sliced in half and spread with a knob of butter
3 tablespoons cognac
A handful of dried apricots, chopped
Grated zest of 1 orange
A little powdered sugar

1
Preheat the over to 325F.
2
For the custard base, bring the milk and cream just to the boil in a saucepan.
3
Cut the vanilla bean in half, scrape out the seeds and add to the pan.
4
Whisk the eggs with the sugar until pale, then whisk in the milk and cream mixture, removing the vanilla bean shell.
5
Dip the hot cross bun halves in the mixture, then place in an ovenproof dish.
6
Drizzle over the cognac and sprinkle over the apricots and the orange zest.
7
Strain the custard over, and leave it all to soak for at least 15 minutes.
8
Place the dish in a roasting tin, half-fill the tin with hot water, then bake the pudding for about 45 minutes.
9
When cooked it will have a slight crust on top but will still be slightly wobbly inside.
10
Dust with the powdered sugar and serve.

2014

kcal

Calories

188

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups low-fat milk, 2 1/2 cups heavy cream, 1 vanilla bean, 4 medium eggs, preferably free-range or organic, and more.

Yes, Bun and Butter Pudding falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Bun and Butter Pudding

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