This coconut bread pudding is a creamy and comforting dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Made with coconut milk, shredded coconut, and day-old bread, this recipe is a twist on the traditional bread pudding that will delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 4 cups day-old bread, cubed
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes and shredded coconut.
- In another bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- Pour the coconut milk mixture over the bread cubes and mix well to combine.
- Let the bread mixture sit for 10 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the liquid.
- Pour the melted butter over the top of the bread mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the pudding is set and golden brown on top.
- Serve warm with a sprinkle of additional shredded coconut on top.
- Enjoy your delicious coconut bread pudding!
Interesting Facts
Bread pudding is a popular dessert that originated in Europe as a way to use up stale bread.
Coconut milk adds a rich and creamy texture to this bread pudding recipe.
Shredded coconut provides a hint of tropical flavor to this traditional dessert.