Hot Cross Bun Bread Pudding
Got so many leftover hot cross buns you could open a bakery? Our Hot Cross Bun Bread Pudding is a "waste not, want not" delight.
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories154
- Fat5g
- Saturates1.1g
- Carbs21g
- Sugars6.3g
- Protein7.6g
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Got so many leftover hot cross buns you feel like you could open a bakery? As you well know, we’re big believers in “waste not, want not” here at Pinch of Nom, so we’ve come up with the perfect recipe for using up your fruity rolls.
You’ll love how easy this recipe is. Using ready-made hot cross buns means you’ve already got your tasty spicy, fruit-infused base. We’ve added a touch more nutmeg and some orange zest to enhance the flavours even more, and used almond milk for nutty notes and even less calories. Feel free to swap it for skimmed milk if you like.
When it’s time to dish up, you can enjoy a slice of Hot Cross Bun Bread Pudding on its own or with a spot of slimming-friendly custard.
What diets is this Hot Cross Bun Bread Pudding suitable for?
This Hot Cross Bun Bread Pudding is suitable for those following a vegetarian diet. It can easily be made gluten and dairy-free, just be sure to swap out the following ingredients for suitable versions:
- Hot cross buns (gluten or dairy-free)
Remember to take extra care when you’re cooking for people with allergies. Use separate utensils, cookware, and preparation surfaces.
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You’ll need an ovenproof dish to make this Hot Cross Bun Bread Pudding — we’ve popped a link to one below. As for the ingredients, you’ll find everything on your local supermarket shelves.
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How many calories are in this Hot Cross Bun Bread Pudding?
There are only 154 calories calories in one serving of this Hot Cross Bun Bread Pudding, which means it falls into our Everyday Light category. These are all dishes under 400 calories, ideal for when you’re after a lighter bite (just like the category name suggests!), and they fit with diet plans like Weight Watchers if you’re calorie counting.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight, then you might want to adjust these slightly. You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C fan. Spray your ovenproof dish with low-calorie cooking spray.
Step 2
Cut the hot cross bun into 1cm slices, from top to bottom (you should get around 8 from each bun). Arrange the slices in the bottom of the ovenproof dish.
Step 3
Beat the eggs into the almond milk and add the orange zest, nutmeg, and sweetener. Stir until the sweetener has dissolved.
Step 4
Pour the egg mixture over the hot cross bun slices and let it stand for 10 minutes, so the hot cross buns can absorb the liquid.
Step 5
Place on a baking tray and cook in the centre of the oven for 30 minutes, until the custard has set and the top is golden. Serve!
What could I serve with Hot Cross Bun Bread Pudding?
Hot Cross Bun Bread Pudding is delicious with a bit of custard, and you could serve it as a dessert after your Easter weekend Sunday Roast! Here’s a slimming-friendly custard recipe, along with some ideas for the roast meat and trimmings:
How do you know when Hot Cross Bun Bread Pudding is cooked?
You can tell Hot Cross Bun Bread Pudding is cooked when the custard has set and the top is golden.
As per UK food safety guidelines, always cook food until it reaches 75ºC and stays at that temperature for at least two minutes. This is to keep you and whoever it is you’re cooking for safe.
How long can you keep Hot Cross Bun Bread Pudding in the fridge?
Once you’ve served up your Hot Cross Bun Bread Pudding, ideally you should eat it within 4 hours.
If you do hang onto any leftovers, be sure to refrigerate them in an air-tight container with a lid. You can store Hot Cross Bun Bread Pudding in the fridge for approximately 3 days or so.
Can I freeze Hot Cross Bun Bread Pudding?
Yes, you can! This recipe can be frozen after baking, just remember to do the following:
- Freeze it as soon as it’s cold enough.
- Use a container suitable for freezing.
- Don’t forget to add a label reminding you what it is, and on what date you put it in the freezer!
How do I reheat Hot Cross Bun Bread Pudding?
Allow to defrost fully overnight, then plate up your Hot Cross Bun Bread Pudding. If you’d prefer it on the warmer side, feel free to pop it in the microwave for a minute or so before tucking in.
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Hot Cross Bun Bread Pudding
Got so many leftover hot cross buns you could open a bakery? As always, we've got a recipe for that! Once you've tried this Hot Cross Bun Bread Pudding, you'll be buying extra buns on purpose!
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Prep Time
10 MINS
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Cook Time
30 MINS
- KCals 154
- Carbs 21G
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C fan. Spray the ovenproof dish with low-calorie cooking spray.
- Cut the hot cross bun into 1cm slices, from top to bottom (you should get around 8 from each bun). Arrange the slices in the bottom of the ovenproof dish.
- Beat the eggs into the almond milk. Add the orange zest, nutmeg, and sweetener. Stir until the sweetener has dissolved.
- Pour the egg mixture over the hot cross bun slices, and let it stand for 10 minutes — so the hot cross buns can absorb the liquid.
- Place on a baking tray, and cook in the centre of the oven for 30 minutes — until the custard has set and the top is golden. Serve!
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