Comfort

Arequipe Bread Pudding

Custardy baked bread pudding with cinnamon, raisins and warm arequipe spooned through the layers.

◷ 1 hr 10 minServes 8 servingsEasy

Ingredients

  • 350 g day-old brioche or soft bread, cubed
  • 500 ml whole milk
  • 200 ml heavy cream
  • 3 large eggs
  • 70 g sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 80 g raisins, optional
  • 200 g arequipe

Method

  1. Heat oven to 175°C / 350°F and butter a medium baking dish.
  2. Place bread cubes and raisins in the dish.
  3. Whisk milk, cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Pour over bread and rest 15 minutes.
  4. Spoon 120 g arequipe between the soaked bread pieces.
  5. Bake 35–40 minutes until puffed and set. Serve warm with the remaining arequipe loosened with a splash of milk.
Arequipe noteDay-old bread absorbs the custard better without turning mushy.