Description
Caribbean Guava & Coconut Bread Pudding delights your taste buds with its tropical flavors and creamy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups day-old bread, cut into cubes (brioche or challah recommended)
- 1 cup creamy coconut milk
- 1 cup full-fat milk
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup guava paste, chopped into small pieces
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Fresh mint leaves for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
- In a spacious bowl, combine the cubed bread with the chopped guava paste, tossing gently to ensure even distribution.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, whole milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the creamy mixture over the bread and guava, ensuring every piece of bread is soaked. Allow it to rest for about 15 minutes.
- Fold in the shredded coconut and melted butter, mixing carefully to keep the bread intact.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the pudding cool for around 10 minutes before serving, and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- Enhance the flavor by adding chopped nuts or dried fruits such as raisins or cranberries.
- For an extra treat, serve warm with a drizzle of coconut cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: Not specified
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: Not specified
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: Not specified
- Fiber: Not specified
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: Not specified