Moist, sticky and scrumptious, with glistening succulent fruit. This Cherry Bread Pudding recipe is delicious served warm, or just as tasty served chilled. A Dairy Diary recipe. For more delicious recipes visit the Dairy Diary Recipe Collection.
Ingredients
White bread 2-3 days old, crust removed: 225g (8oz), bread torn into small pieces
Milk 375ml (13fl oz)
Oranges 2, grated rind of both, juice of 1
Mixed ground spice 1 tbsp
Seedless raisins 175g (6oz)
Sultanas 150g (5oz)
Mixed chopped peel 50g (2oz)
Ready-to-eat prunes 75g (3oz), chopped
Ready-to-eat dried apricots 75g (3oz), chopped
Glace cherries 75g (3oz), quartered
Eggs 3, beaten
Butter 150g (5oz), melted
Black treacle 1-2 tbsp
Granulated sugar
Directions
Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4 and grease a 23cm (9in) square shallow baking dish
Soak the bread with the milk in a bowl for 10 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients, except the sugar, and mix well
Transfer to the baking dish, spread evenly and bake for 45-50 minutes until the pudding is lightly browned and set in the centre
Sprinkle with the granulated sugar and serve hot with custard. Or leave to cool, cut into squares, cover and refrigerate.