Chunky Orange Bread and Butter Pudding

A tasty variation on a classic, my Chunky Orange Bread and Butter Pudding is simple to make but makes for a fantastic finale to any meal.

Serves 2-3

Ingredients

• 4 thick slices white bread/brioche
• ½ tsp. vanilla essence
• 35g softened butter
• 1 tbsp. chunky orange marmalade
• 160ml whole milk
• 50ml double cream
• 2 large eggs
• 50g caster sugar
• zest ½ orange
• 1 tbsp. candied peel
• 1 tbsp. Demerara sugar

Method

1. Pre-heat the oven to gas mark 4/ 180oc.
2. Butter the bread slices liberally with the butter on one side, spread the marmalade on two of these slices and sandwich them together with the remaining bread making 2 marmalade sandwiches.
3. Cut these into triangles and then place them into the baking dish that has been lightly greased. The sandwiches should be standing almost upright.
4. To make the custard whisk together the eggs, sugar, milk and cream until well combined.
5. Mix in the orange zest and pour over the bread.
6. Scatter over the candied peel and the Demerara sugar and place in the pre heated oven.
7. Bake for 25-35 minutes until the bread is golden and puffed up and the crust is crunchy.
8. Serve the pudding with fresh cream, crème fraiche or a nice homemade custard.