No-Bake Arabic Bread Pudding Recipe

Name: No-Bake Arabic Bread Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 slices white bread, old (if you don't have old bread, toast fresh bread); 2 cups double cream or 2 cups single cream; 4 cups milk; cardamom powder (optional); 3 tablespoons rose water; 5 teaspoons cornflour; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup pistachios, chopped; sugar syrup; 2 cups sugar; 1/2 teaspoon saffron thread; 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder; 2/3 cup water; 1/2 lemon, juice of

Servings: persons

10 slices white bread, old (if you don't have old bread, toast fresh bread)
2 cups double cream or 2 cups single cream
4 cups milk
cardamom powder (optional)
3 tablespoons rose water
5 teaspoons cornflour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup pistachios, chopped
sugar syrup
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon saffron thread
1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
2/3 cup water
1/2 lemon, juice of

1
Cut the crusts off the bread.
2
Butter a glass dish and place the toast in the bottom of the dish. Make one layer across the bottom of the dish then pour the sugar syrup over the bread.
3
In a sauce pan, pour the cream, 3 1/4 cups milk, sugar, cardamom, rosewater and the sugar and keep stirring while bringing to boil. Make sure all the sugar is dissolved.
4
Add cornflour to the remaining milk and stir until no lumps are left.
5
When the milk and cream mixture is boiling, add the cornflour mixture and keep stirring until thick.
6
Pour mixture over the bread.
7
Make another layer with any remaining bread and decorate with the nuts.
8
Place in the fridge and leave to cool.

1070

kcal

Calories

Fat

147

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 slices white bread, old (if you don't have old bread, toast fresh bread), 2 cups double cream or 2 cups single cream, 4 cups milk, cardamom powder (optional), and more.

Yes, No-Bake Arabic Bread 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

No-Bake Arabic Bread Pudding

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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