Fruit Soda Bread and Butter Pudding Recipe

February 3, 2025By 0
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This Fruit Soda Bread and Butter Pudding Recipe is a great way to use up stale fruit soda bread. The bread is soaked in a sweet custard and baked until set. The tops of the bread caramelise and go crunchy for a wonderful contrast in texture. Traditionally, bread and butter pudding is made with a yeasted bread but it blends well with a softer texture bread. I added generous drizzles of salted caramel sauce for extra flavour but you can serve it with any sauce, ice cream, custard etc. I used this salted caramel sauce from Folláin but you can use any brand, like this sea salted caramel sauce from Achill Island Sea Salt.

So how do I make this Fruit Soda Bread and Butter Pudding from scratch?

This Bread and Butter Pudding Recipe is easy to put together, using ingredients you might have on hand usually. To begin, start by slicing the fruit soda bread into slices or into chunks. In a mixing bowl or jug, add the egg yolks, sugar and vanilla and whisk together until combined. Add the cream and milk to the yolks and whisk again until everything has combined. Pour the egg mix over the fruit soda bread. Leave for 5 minutes while the custard soaks into the bread.

Push down and pieces of bread that are uncovered by the custard and bake in the preheated oven for 40-60 minutes. To check if it’s done, gently push down a piece of bread in the middle, if custard that is still completely liquid rises to the top, it needs a little longer. Once baked, allow to cool slightly. To store leftovers, allow the pudding to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container or tightly wrap the dish in cling film. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Optional – to serve

To serve, you can drizzle some salted caramel sauce on top of the bread and butter pudding and serve or add some sauce to each serving individually. You could also serve with a thin custard sauce, ice cream or whipped cream.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I make my own fruit soda bread or buy it?

You can absolutely use store or bakery bought fruit soda bread. If you feel like going the extra mile however, you can use my recipe for Traditional Fruit Soda Bread.

What kind of bread can I use instead?

You can use slices of bread, croissants, brioche, anything that has a bready or danish pastry style texture.

Can I add other flavours?

Of course! You could add anything from orange or lemon zest, cinnamon, cardamom, to coconut, chocolate chips, berries or nuts.

How to serve bread and butter pudding?

Bread and butter pudding can be served either hot or cold. It can be served fresh out of the oven or cold, by itself or with custard, ice cream, whipped cream, melted chocolate, chopped nuts, fresh fruit etc. Leftover bread and butter pudding can be reheated in the microwave or oven, but only reheat the servings that will be eaten or served.

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Fruit Soda Bread and Butter Pudding

A tradtional custard dessert with an Irish twist using fruit soda bread
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
Course Baked goods, Baking, Bread, Dessert
Cuisine Baking, Bread, Caramel, Irish
Servings 6 servings
Calories 285 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Sharp Knife
  • 1 Large mixing bowl or jug
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 8 inch baking dish or cake tin

Ingredients
  

  • 150 grams fruit soda bread sliced or cut into chunks
  • 90 grams egg yolks about 3
  • 60 grams caster sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla paste or extract
  • 200 grams cream
  • 200 grams milk
  • 3-4 tbsp salted caramel sauce optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 150°c (300°f) or 140°c (280°f) if fan assisted.
  • Slice the fruit soda bread into slices or chunks and place into the baking dish or cake tin.
  • In a mixing bowl or jug, add the egg yolks, sugar and vanilla and whisk together until combined.
  • Add the cream and milk to the yolks and whisk again until everything has combined.
  • Pour the egg mix over the fruit soda bread. Leave for 5 minutes while the custard soaks into the bread.
  • Push down and pieces of bread that are uncovered by the custard and bake in the preheated oven for 40-60 minutes.
  • To check if it's done, gently push down a piece of bread in the middle, if custard that is still completely liquid rises to the top, it needs a little longer.
  • Once baked, allow to cool slightly.
  • Drizzle some salted caramel sauce on top of the bread and butter pudding and serve or add some sauce to each serving individually.
  • To store leftovers, allow the pudding to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container or tightly wrap the dish in cling film. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Notes

The calorie information is an estimate provided as a courtesy based off the website https://caloriecontrol.org/healthy-weight-tool-kit/food-calorie-calculator/. It will differ depending on the specific brands and ingredients that you use.
Keyword Bread and butter pudding, Custard, Dessert Recipe, Fruit soda bread, Irish baking recipe

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