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As you wave the heavy pain and pitter-patter against your window panes goodbye, you would spot the leaves of your tree next door turning crisp ready to fall down. Such weather makes you crave something warm and comforting. And what’s better than a bowl filled with some lip-smacking dessert?
If you have a sweet tooth, you are going to love bread puddings, which are just perfect for the fall. The crispy texture of the bread paired with creamy textures of milk and cream can perfectly balance the profiles and create an impeccable pudding you can enjoy on a typical autumn night. Here are some easy recipes you can recreate at your home.
Classic Raisin Bread Pudding
No matter how many flavours you try, there’s a reason the raisin bread pudding is a classic. To make the classic raisin bread pudding, you would require some chopped-up pieces of bread which can be soaked in a mixture made with milk, eggs, sugar, and vanilla essence. Adding flavours and additives like raisins and cinnamon, you can bake it to perfection and enjoy the bread pudding with a scoop of ice cream.
Pumpkin Spice Bread Pudding
The autumn season is known for carrying the flavour of pumpkin spice. Be it a latte or dessert, you can pumpkin spice can make you feel the essence of fall. With some dried pieces of bread, pumpkin puree and a blend of spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves, you can make yourself a seasonal bread pudding.
Apple Cinnamon Bread Pudding
Apple cinnamon bread pudding combines the goodness of all its ingredients into one savoury dessert. Using crispy fresh apples sauteed in butter, sugar and cinnamon, you can make the filling. Once you get a caramelised profile, you can mix it into creamy custard and relish on an autumn night.
Chocolate Bread Pudding
There would hardly be a dessert which does not have a variation that includes chocolate as one of its major ingredients. If you are a chocoholic, you must try chocolate bread pudding by mixing melted chocolate or chocolate chips into the bread pudding before baking. The molten chocolate in the custard will make the dessert truly irresistible. Once baked, garnish with chocolate shaving or whipped cream to make it more indulgent.
Banana Walnut Bread Pudding
If you have bananas that are on the verge of over-ripening, making a banana walnut bread pudding would be the best use. All you need to do is mash a few bananas into the custard mixture giving the bread pudding a naturally sweet flavour. Mix in chopped walnuts and bake. You can also use honey instead of sugar to make the pudding an entirely guilt-free dessert.
