My Grandmother's Ginger-Jam Bread and Butter Pudding Recipe

My Grandmother's Ginger-Jam Bread and Butter Pudding

Recipe Details

• Level: Easy
• Servings: 6
• Nutritional Information per Serving (1 of 6): Calories 759, Total Fat 50 g, Saturated Fat 30 g, Carbohydrates 66 g, Dietary Fiber 3 g, Sugar 41 g, Protein 11 g, Cholesterol 280 mg, Sodium 331 mg
• Total time: 1 hr 25 min
• Preparation time: 15 min
• Rest time: 10 min
• Cooking time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 1/3 cup golden raisins
• 3 tablespoons dark rum
• 10 slices brown bread
• About 10 tablespoons ginger conserve or marmalade
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 whole egg
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 1/4 cups heavy cream
• 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 tablespoons Demerara or brown sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350F (175C) and get ready to create a warm, indulgent treat that captures cozy family memories.
2. Generously butter a 1-quart pudding or shallow baking dish with some of the unsalted butter, setting the stage for layers of flavor.
3. In a small bowl, combine the golden raisins with dark rum, microwave for 1 minute, and let them plump upinfusing that irresistible boozy sweetness.
4. Transform slices of brown bread into delightful sandwiches by spreading with butter and ginger conserve (about 2 tablespoons per sandwich). Reserve some butter for the top. Slice diagonally into triangles, then artfully arrange them in the dishalternating directions for a beautiful mosaicand tuck extras around the edges. Scatter the plump raisins and any rum over the top for extra zing.
5. Whisk egg yolks, whole egg, and sugar until smooth, then blend in the rich heavy cream and milk. Pour this luxurious custard over the bread, letting it soak for 10 minutes to meld flavors. Dot exposed crusts with reserved butter, mix ground ginger with Demerara sugar, and sprinkle generously for a crunchy, spicy crown.
6. Place the dish on a baking sheet and bake for about 45 minutes, until the custard sets and puffs golden. Rest for 10 minutes as it gently settles, then serve in bowls with optional extra custardpure comfort that will have everyone reaching for seconds!