Description
A traditional Puerto Rican dessert made from stale bread soaked in a rich custard of milk, eggs, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. This recipe creates a moist, flavorful pudding perfect for any occasion, with optional add-ins like raisins and a caramel glaze for an authentic touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups stale bread (torn into small pieces)
- 3 cups milk or evaporated milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup raisins or dried fruits (optional)
- 2 tablespoons rum or rum extract (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing the baking dish)
- Caramel sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with butter or line it with caramel sauce.
- Place the bread pieces in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and rum (if using).
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread and let it soak for 10–15 minutes, ensuring all bread pieces are fully saturated.
- Stir in raisins or dried fruits if desired.
- Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is set. A knife inserted should come out clean.
- Let the pudding cool for 10–15 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally drizzled with caramel sauce or whipped cream.
Notes
- For a firmer texture, reduce the milk slightly or bake for an additional 5–10 minutes.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Coconut milk can be substituted for regular milk for a tropical twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Budin, Puerto Rican bread pudding, traditional dessert, easy bread pudding recipe