Bread Pudding

Inspired by Princess Pamela's Soul Food Cookbook

Not everyone is a fan of bread pudding, but I personally love the flavors of this dish. Princess Pamela’s recipe doesn’t particularly use hard- to- find ingredients. The comforting, autumnal spices alongside the tropical notes of the fruit sauce, and the freshness from the mint, create an exciting combination of flavors that I particularly enjoyed.

• 4 cups sliced white bread, crust removed, cut into 1-inch squares

• 4 cups whole milk

• 3 eggs

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon nutmeg

• 1 lemon rind

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

• Fruit sauce

Yields: serving for 4-6

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time:1 hour

1. Preheat oven to 350°f.

2. Place the bread cubes in a bowl.

3. Heat the milk and pour it over the bread cubes. Set aside while the bread soaks up the milk.

4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar.

5. Add the salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon rind, vanilla extract and melted butter.

6. Place the egg mixture in a casserole dish and add the soaked bread cubes.

7. Mix to combine

8. Place in the oven with a pan of hot water for 1 hour.

9. Serve warm or cold with the fruit sauce and whipped cream.

Fruit Sauce:

• 2 cups strawberries, sliced

• 1/2 cup gooseberries, optional

• 1/4 cup pomegranate

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• Mint to garnish

1. Mix all the fruit in a bowl.

2. Add the sugar and mix to incorporate.

3. Add the mint.