Boozy bread and butter pudding
This traditional dessert has been around for decades. Adding alcohol to it brings it smack bang into the 21st Century.
Serves 4
Cals: 763
Fat: 47g
8 slices raisin loaf
1tsp grated lemon rind
55g/2oz raisins
3 eggs
300ml/1/2pt double cream
150ml/1/4pt milk
55g/2oz caster sugar
2tbsp rum or brandy
1. Preheat oven to 170°C/325°F/gas 3. Butter 4 small ovenproof dishes, about 300ml/1/2pt each.
2. Spread the raisin bread slices with butter and cut each slice into 4 pieces.
3. Divide half the bread pieces between the dishes, sprinkle with the raisins and lemon rind and top with the remaining pieces. Beat the eggs with the cream, milk, sugar and brandy.
4. Pour over the bread in each dish and leave to stand for 30mins. Bake for about 35mins, until set and the crust is golden.
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