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Haitian Bread Pudding

Cultural Context

Haitian Bread Pudding, or Pain Perdu, has roots in the need to minimize waste by repurposing stale bread. This comforting dessert is often enjoyed during festive occasions and family gatherings, symbolizing resourcefulness and creativity in Haitian cuisine. Today, variations exist worldwide, showcasing local ingredients and flavors while maintaining the essence of this beloved dish.

HaitianHTdessert
60 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
4 cups stale bread
2 cups milk
4 large eggs
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup raisins
1 cup coconut
1 tablespoon lime zest
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/2 teaspoon salt

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

stale bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

đź’°Cheaper: day-old bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber while day-old bread is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

đź’°Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and is lactose-free.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

đź’°Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

đź’°Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with a distinct taste.

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2

Grease a baking dish with butter.

3

Tear stale bread into pieces and place in the baking dish.

4

In a bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

5

Pour the egg mixture over the bread, ensuring all pieces are soaked.

6

Sprinkle raisins and coconut over the top.

7

Zest lime and orange, then sprinkle on top for added flavor.

8

Dot with butter pieces over the mixture.

9

Bake in the preheated oven until golden and set, about 45-50 minutes.

10

Let cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

whiskingbaking

Equipment Needed

baking dishmixing bowlwhiskoven

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairygluteneggs

Also Known As

Pain PerduPouding ChĂ´meur

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