Dessert / British
Vanilla Berry Bread Pudding
Day-old bread soaks in vanilla egg custard with mixed berries, then bakes until puffed and set. A comforting vegetarian dessert.
By Vegetarian Recipes Kitchen · Updated
- Prep
- 20 minutes
- Cook
- 35 minutes
- Total
- 55 minutes
- Serves
- 6
Gather your ingredients
Everything you need.
Allergen notes
- Wheat is commonly present in day-old bread, cubed; check the actual product labels, including any gluten-free replacements.
- Contains milk. Check dairy and cheese product labels.
- Contains egg.
Check product labels and any substitutions; packaged ingredients can introduce additional allergens.
Let's cook
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Heat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish with butter and arrange bread and berries inside.
Whisk milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Pour over bread.
Press bread lightly into custard and let stand for 10 minutes.
Bake for 30–35 minutes until puffed and set in the center. Rest for 10 minutes before serving.
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A little kitchen know-how
- Day-old bread absorbs custard while keeping enough structure for slicing.
Make it yours & keep it well
Use vegan bread, soy milk, vegan butter and 150 g silken tofu blended with 25 g cornstarch in place of eggs.
Storage: Refrigerate for 3 days and reheat until the center is hot.
Estimated nutrition per serving
340 kcal
Approximate figures; brands, portions and substitutions change the result.
Good things to know
How should I store leftovers?
Refrigerate for 3 days and reheat until the center is hot.
How can I make this vegan?
Use vegan bread, soy milk, vegan butter and 150 g silken tofu blended with 25 g cornstarch in place of eggs.
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