Traditional Bread and Butter Pudding Recipe

Name: Traditional Bread and Butter Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 300 ml heavy cream; 1 pinch ground nutmeg; 450 ml half fat milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla essence; 6 large egg yolks; 75 g caster sugar; 6 slices white bread, weighing about 200g/7oz; 50 g unsalted butter, softened (plus extra for greasing); 25 g sultanas; 25 g currants

Servings: persons

1
Place the cream, milk and vanilla essence in a saucepan and bring almost to the boil.
2
In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until pale, then gradually pour in all the warm cream mixture, whisking as you pour.
3
Remove the crusts from the bread, spread each slice generously with butter, then cut in half diagonally.
4
Grease an ovenproof dish and place some of the bread slices in the bottom, sprinkle with some of the sultanas and currants, then continue layering up the bread and fruit.
5
Pour the warm custard through a fine sieve onto the bread and sprinkle with the ground nutmeg.
6
Place the dish in a roasting tin half filled with hot water and bake for about 45 minutes until the pudding is lightly set.
7
Serve warm.

708

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Fat

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 300 ml heavy cream, 1 pinch ground nutmeg, 450 ml half fat milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla essence, and more.

Yes, Traditional Bread 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.

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Traditional Bread and Butter Pudding

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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