Coconut Bread Pudding

Last Updated on June 22, 2023 by Chef Mireille

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Bread Pudding is one of those foods that many countries have a version of. American/British/French style bread pudding usually has buttered bread slices which are then toasted and cubed.  This is then covered with a rich egg custard and then baked in a water bath.The bread pieces stay intact even after baking.

Caribbean style bread pudding, which is the kind I grew up eating, is a solid pudding made from soaked bread slices.  Although I have been eating this my entire life, this was my first attempt at making it.  My grandmother is from Dominica and on my first visit in 2007 I managed to pick up a few recipes from relatives and friends.

Before we get to the bread pudding, let’s talk a little about Caribbean bread.  Even our white bread is not as soft and doughy as American white bread.  Besides all the health benefits of baking with whole grains, the reason I always include some kind of whole grain in my bread baking is to give the bread some body and texture. 

 White bread was never in my home growing up, however I recall visiting friends and eating Wonder bread for the first time and I thought it was the most annoying thing in the world to eat with its soft texture getting stuck to the roof of my mouth.  I was probably the only kid who preferred wheat bread to white, but it all depends what you’re used to.

Caribbean white bread has more body and has a denser texture, yet it is not heavy like whole grain breads can sometimes be.  This is one thing I have never attempted to make and I am sure it would take some practice for me to get the texture right.  Until I do, I am lucky to have a little of the Caribbean here in NY. 

 Golden Krust is a popular Caribbean restaurant chain, with locations throughout all of New York and you can easily get a loaf of what they call Hard Dough Bread.  The name doesn’t sound appetizing, but trust me – you won’t regret buying this loaf of bread!  If you don’t have access to a Caribbean bakery, use an Artisan bread with body and a little density.

This will become your new favorite holiday dessert every year!!!

Coconut Bread Pudding came out the perfect texture.  Now I no longer have to wait until I visit the bakery to be able to get Caribbean style bread pudding.  I can make it myself whenever I want!

Before we get to this recipe, you might want to try our some other Caribbean treats to tempt your palate.

Caribbean Desserts

• Caribbean Sweet Bread
• Jamaican Easter Bun
• Coconut Sugar Cakes
• Caribbean Rum Cake
• Haitian Pain Patate – Sweet Potato Pudding
• Jamaican Cornmeal Pudding
• Coconut Rolls
• Habichuela con Dulce – Dominican Bean Pudding
• Majarete – Dominican Corn Pudding

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Coconut Bread Pudding

Caribbean style bread pudding is perfect to complete your holiday table.

Prep Time45 minutes mins

Cook Time2 hours hrs

Total Time2 hours hrs 45 minutes mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Caribbean

Servings: 12

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Calories: 288kcal

Author: Chef Mireille

Ingredients

• 10 slices Hard Dough bread ends trimmed and cut into large pieces
• 6 cups of water
• 1 egg
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup frozen shredded coconut defrosted (or freshly grated coconut)
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg freshly grated
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground clove
• zest of 1 lime grated
• 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

• Soak bread in water for a few minutes.
• Remove the bread and squeeze out all of the water by hand very well.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine sugar, egg and vanilla. Mix well.
• Heat milk until warm but not boiling.
• Slowly add mix while running the mixer continuously.
• Add nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger and clove. Mix well.
• Add lime zest, coconut and bread. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
• Leave to rest for 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350 F.
• Lightly grease a square baking dish with butter.
• Transfer batter to baking dish.
• Bake for 2 hours, until the pudding is set.
• Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

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Notes

The longer you chill the pudding, the firmer it will set. It is best to chill overnight.
Can be served chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 164mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 144IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 1mg

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