Description
A delicious and comforting dessert made with hot cross buns, perfect for Easter or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 hot cross buns
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup raisins or currants
- Butter for spreading
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the hot cross buns in half and spread butter on each half.
- Arrange the buns in a greased baking dish, cut side up.
- In a bowl, whisk together the milk, cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon.
- Pour the mixture over the buns, ensuring they are well soaked.
- Sprinkle raisins or currants on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the pudding is set and golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm with custard or cream.
- Can be made a day in advance and reheated.
- Feel free to add other dried fruits or nuts for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Hot Cross Bun, Bread & Butter Pudding, Easter Dessert