Hawaiiwan Bread Pudding

Submitted by Lorac

"Aloha ! Bread pudding started as a way to use leftover bread and became a comfort food desert. This is Chef Sam Choy's Island version."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 3⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 4 cups milk
• 6 tablespoons coconut milk
• 8 cups diced day old bread, about 1/2 inch cubes
• 1⁄2 cup toasted macadamia nuts, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup toasted coconut flakes

• Topping

• 1⁄2 cup diced pineapple
• 1⁄4 cup toasted macadamia nuts, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup toasted coconut flakes
• 1 1⁄2 cups whipped cream

directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Whisk eggs and sugar together, add milk and coconut milk and mix thoroughly.
3. Layer bread, nuts and coconut in a greased 13x9 inch baking pan.
4. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the top and let sit until the egg mixture soaks into the bread.
5. Bake for 45-60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. To serve: Combine pineapple, nuts and coconut and sprinkle over the pudding.
7. Top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream.

Reviews

[tammra32]

I was raised on bread pudding.And since im now living in hawaii ( military ),I thought id try this recipe and if i could, id give it 20 stars.it was such a easy recipe and the taste of the nuts and coconut gives it such a sweet taste.I absolutely love this recipe and recommend it to everyone.

 

[Is This Really Nece]

Very nice recipe -- for once a dessert that is not too sweet for my taste. It could use a bit more coconut.