Maltese Bread Pudding Using Up Stale Bread

Transform your leftover stale bread into a luscious, heartwarming dessert with this traditional Maltese Bread Pudding recipe. Infused with rich cocoa, zesty lemon, and warm cinnamon, this pudding is a delightful symphony of flavors and textures. Loaded with succulent dried fruits and crunchy nuts, it balances sweetness and nuttiness in every bite. Soaked bread is transformed into a soft, custard-like base, thanks to creamy milk, whisked eggs, and a touch of melted butter. Perfect for cozy family gatherings or as a sustainable treat, this easy-to-make, oven-baked dessert is served warm or at room temperature, and pairs beautifully with a drizzle of cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. A must-try for those looking to reduce food waste while indulging in a taste of Malta’s culinary heritage!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 400 g stale bread
• 500 ml milk
• 2 eggs
• 100 g sugar
• 50 g unsalted butter (melted)
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 100 g mixed dried fruits (e.g., raisins, sultanas, or currants)
• 50 g chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch of salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a medium-sized baking dish.

Step 2

Tear the stale bread into small pieces and place them in a large bowl.

Step 3

Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until warm, but not boiling. Pour the warm milk over the bread pieces and let it soak for 10 minutes, until the bread softens completely.

Step 4

Mash the soaked bread with a fork or potato masher until it forms a lumpy mixture.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and melted butter. Add them to the mashed bread mixture and stir well to combine.

Step 6

Fold in the cocoa powder, mixed dried fruits, chopped nuts (if using), lemon zest, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed.

Step 7

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is set and golden brown.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let the bread pudding cool slightly before slicing.

Step 10

Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with a drizzle of cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1338.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2937.9

Total Fat 109.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 527.6mg	0%
Sodium 2464.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 413.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.3g	0%
Total Sugars 212.9g
Protein 79.7g	0%

Vitamin D 308.9IU	0%
Calcium 1425.9mg	0%
Iron 21.0mg	0%
Potassium 2564.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.3%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 55.9%