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Bread and Butter Custard

Cultural Context

Bread and Butter Custard, a classic British dessert, has its roots in frugal cooking, utilizing stale bread to create a comforting dish. Traditionally enjoyed as a way to minimize waste, it is often served warm and can be enhanced with various spices and dried fruits. Today, it remains a beloved staple in British homes, with many variations emerging globally, showcasing its versatility and timeless appeal.

BritishGBdessert
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
4 cups pre-sliced bread
2 oz Laughing Cow cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest
4 tablespoons butter
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 cups milk
1/4 cup Demerara sugar
1/4 cup golden syrup

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Prepare a baking dish for the bread and butter pudding.

2

Take pre-sliced bread and sandwich it with Laughing Cow cheese instead of butter.

3

Add a little sugar and lemon zest to the cheese filling.

4

Arrange the sandwiches in a higgledy-piggledy fashion in the baking dish, some crust down and some up.

5

Spread a little butter on the top of each sandwich.

6

In a bowl, whisk together eggs, vanilla, sugar, and milk to create the custard.

7

Pour the custard over the sandwiches, spooning it to ensure all top parts are coated.

8

Sprinkle Demerara sugar on top before baking.

9

Bake the pudding until golden and slightly crunchy on top, while remaining soft underneath.

10

Serve immediately, optionally drizzled with golden syrup.

Cooking Techniques

layeringwhiskingbaking

Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Bread and Butter Pudding

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