Bread And Butter Pudding

Bread And Butter Pudding
  • Author: Nigel Slater

In this delightful recipe, luscious cherry jam-soaked bread is baked to golden perfection, creating a warm and comforting dish that is perfect for sharing with loved ones. Topped with sweet strawberries, juicy cherries, and a dollop of vanilla-infused cream, each bite is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Give this dessert a try for a sweet and satisfying treat that will surely please your taste buds.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 340g/12oz cherry
  • 125g/4½oz butter
  • 400g/14oz white bread
  • 4 tbsp demerara sugar
  • 10 cherries
  • 10 strawberries
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 200ml/7fl oz double cream

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.
  • Melt the cherry jam and 340ml/12fl oz of water in a pan and stir well.
  • Generously butter the sliced bread, then cut each slice into quartered triangles.
  • Arrange the bread in an oven dish in a jumbled fashion.
  • Pour the jam liquid all over the bread. Using a slotted spoon or ladle, press the bread down to soak up all the juices.
  • Dust the top with sugar and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, slice the cherries and strawberries in half, and discard the cherry stones.
  • Add the vanilla extract to the double cream in a large bowl and lightly whisk until soft peaks form when the whisk is removed from the bowl.
  • When the bread is cooked and caramelised, slice into portions and serve with a helping of cream and a scattering of fruit.

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Cook Time

1H

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

Serves 4-6