Tropical Bread Pudding Mamallena – Mamallena (Pudin De Pan) Panameña

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can mimic the creaminess.

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut cream adds richness with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried cranberries add a tart flavor with similar texture.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a baking dish with butter.

Tear stale bread into bite-sized pieces and place in the dish.

In a bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Add coconut milk, milk, and melted butter to the egg mixture and combine well.

Sprinkle in cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, mixing until fully incorporated.

Fold in raisins and pineapple chunks gently into the mixture.

Pour the mixture over the bread pieces, ensuring they are well soaked.

Let the bread soak for about 30 minutes, pressing down occasionally.

Sprinkle shredded coconut on top of the pudding.

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

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Drizzle with sweetened condensed milk if desired.

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