Maple Bread and Butter Pudding
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This maple bread and butter pudding is one of my favorite cozy desserts to whip up when I want something warm and comforting without spending hours in the kitchen. You probably have most of these ingredients already at home, which makes it incredibly budget friendly and perfect for weeknight entertaining. The best part is that it comes together in just 55 minutes total, so you can have warm, aromatic pudding on the table faster than you'd expect. I love using real maple syrup here because it adds such a lovely depth of flavor, plus it contains antioxidants and minerals that refined sugar doesn't offer. The candied ginger adds a little spicy kick that keeps this from feeling too heavy or one note, making each spoonful genuinely exciting.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250white bread
- 100 mlmaple syrup(grade B for deeper flavor)
- 150 gunsalted butter(softened to room temperature)
- 75 gbrown sugar(packed tightly)
- 2eggs
- 1 mLvanilla extract(high-quality for best flavor)
- 5 gsalt(fine-grained)
- 2 gcinnamon(ground fresh)
- 1 gnutmeg(ground fresh)
- 50 mLcream(heavy cream or half-and-half)
- 20 gconfectioner's sugar(for dusting)
- 25 gall-purpose flour(for dusting)
- 20 gbutter for brushing(for brushing crust)
- 20 gcandied ginger(optional, chopped)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Butter a 20x20cm baking dish and set aside.
Tip: Use a mix of light and dark brown sugar for the best flavor.
- 2
Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes and place half of them in the prepared baking dish.
Tip: Use stale bread for the best results.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Tip: Use room temperature eggs for a lighter pudding.
- 4
Pour the wet ingredients over the bread cubes and toss until the bread is evenly coated.
Tip: Make sure to get all the bread cubes coated with the syrup mixture.
- 5
Top the bread mixture with the remaining bread cubes, butter, and candied ginger (if using).
Tip: Use a mixture of light and dark brown sugar for the best flavor.
- 6
Pour the cream over the bread and sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.
Tip: Use heavy cream or half-and-half for the best flavor.
- 7
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
Tip: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
Tip: Dust with confectioner's sugar before serving.
- 9
Serve warm, topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.
Tip: The pudding will set as it cools, so it's best served warm.
- 10
Brush the crust with butter before serving for an extra touch of flavor.
Tip: This step is optional but highly recommended.
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