Bun & butter pudding

Bun & butter pudding

The ideal Easter Sunday dessert - a simple twist on a classic

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 8

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 20 mins

Cook time

Cook 50 mins

Method

  1. Heat oven to 170C/150C fan/gas 3. Warm the cream and milk in a pan over a gentle heat. Whisk the eggs, sugar and vanilla together with a fork in a large bowl, then gradually add the warm cream mixture.
  2. Halve the buns and spread with the butter. Arrange in a large shallow ovenproof dish (approx 25 x 32cm), dot with the marzipan and brush the marmalade on top.
  3. Pour over the cream mixture and set aside to soak for 15 mins. Press the buns down into the custard mixture as they soften.
  4. Bake for 50 mins until set, then remove and allow to stand for 10 mins. Dust lightly with icing sugar and serve while still warm.
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Make ahead

You can make this pud a day ahead. Warm it gently in the just-turned-off oven covered with foil, while you eat your Sunday roast.

PER SERVING

581 kcalories, protein 11g, carbohydrate 61g, fat 34 g, saturated fat 17g, fibre 1g, sugar 44g, salt 0.41 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, April 2011.

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  • 24 March 2011

    LaurenFLincoln commented on this recipe

    This is a lovely idea to use up left over hot crossbuns. I didn't add the marzipan as I'm not a fan of it, but threw in some dried cranberries instead. Also: only glazed with marmalade after it had come out of the oven as I think it would've burnt otherwise. (as it was, mine came out much more golden than the picture; but I think that was a good thing!) Served it with whipped cream and it was gorgeous.

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  • 24 March 2011

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  • 18 April 2011

    lerryna commented on this recipe

    I have made this twice so far, and was delicious both times, even reheated the next day was lovely. Was easy to make, and a great way to use up extra hot cross buns. The second time I made it I added extra marzipan because I like it. It rises lots in the oven, but then sinks down a bit when you take it out. Delicious and highly reccomended.

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  • 24 April 2011

    Kathryn rated and commented on this recipe

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    Absolutely delicious and very easy to make. Went down a treat for Easter lunch. Tried the tip of "gently warming in the just turned off oven", unfortunately it didn't work for me...was still cold!

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  • 25 April 2011

    Michelle rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Made this as an Easter Pudding, was really nice, I left out the marzipan as a personal preference. Everyone really impressed, even the kids ate it after all that Chocolate! Definitely a real treat!

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  • 26 April 2011

    JoJoP rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Loved this! Really nice twist on bread and butter pudding, and very easy to make. It looked absolutely delicious when it came out of the oven, and it was.

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  • 21 July 2011

    Chris commented on this recipe

    This is THE BEST bread and butter pudding i have ever tasted in my life!!!! you have to try it!!!! TRUST ME

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  • 26 July 2011

    Suzjen commented on this recipe

    For an adult treat, add a egg cup of amaretto to the milk before adding to the buns. Delicious with custard.

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  • 27 July 2011

    TracyH69 rated and commented on this recipe

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    Lovely recipe but I tried it again with all butter croisants cut through and layered with a few sultanas.It gives it a nice taste plus you don't need all that butter. Really lovely comfort food!

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  • 17 September 2011

    risait Carys rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    used ginger jam instead of marmalade, and halved th recipe just for two (and extras for tomorrow)

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  • 03 April 2012

    claire rated and commented on this recipe

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    Really loved this recipe, tasted fantastic and looked great when it came out of the oven. Firm favourite for Easter .

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  • 06 April 2012

    lizleicester rated and commented on this recipe

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    Lovely Easter treat. Next time I will use less sugar in the egg/cream/milk mix because the marzipan and marmalade give plenty of sweetness. It looks gorgeous and tastes delicious too.

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  • 08 April 2012

    Nicky rated and commented on this recipe

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    Absolutely delicious! I had some stale hot cross buns which were perfect for this... I added cinnamon and nutmeg to the egg and cream mixture, didn't use marzipan and used ordinary caster sugar and it was divine! Would seriously recommend!

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  • 12 April 2012

    cat's cakes rated and commented on this recipe

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    Delicious and easy to make. A great twist on bread and butter pudding and went down a storm for pudding on Easter day. I just need an excuse to make it again now. Lovely.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 8

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 20 mins

Cook time

Cook 50 mins

Ingredients

  • 300ml pot double cream
  • 600ml milk
  • 4 eggs
  • 100g golden caster sugar
  • 1½ tsp vanilla essence
  • 8 hot cross buns
  • 40g soft butter
  • 100g marzipan , cubed
  • 3 tbsp chunky marmalade
  • icing sugar , for dusting
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PER SERVING

581 kcalories, protein 11g, carbohydrate 61g, fat 34 g, saturated fat 17g, fibre 1g, sugar 44g, salt 0.41 g

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