Gordon Ramsay Bread and Butter Pudding Recipe
Rich Gordon Ramsay bread and butter pudding recipe with buttery bread, cream, eggs, vanilla, and perfectly baked golden custard.
Equipment
- Large baking dish
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Small saucepan
- Serrated knife
- Pastry brush or butter knife
- Cooling rack
- Fine grater for nutmeg
Ingredients
For the Pudding
- 10 slices brioche bread or challah bread
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup raisins
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla ice cream
- Warm caramel sauce
- Whipped cream
- Fresh berries
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Baking Dish
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Grease a large baking dish lightly with butter.
Step 2: Butter the Bread
- Spread softened butter generously on one side of each bread slice.
- Cut the slices diagonally into triangles.
Step 3: Arrange the Bread
- Layer the bread slices into the baking dish, slightly overlapping them.
- Scatter raisins evenly between the layers.
Step 4: Make the Custard
- In a large bowl, whisk together:
- Eggs
- Milk
- Heavy cream
- Sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Salt
- Whisk until smooth and fully combined.
Step 5: Pour the Custard
- Slowly pour the custard mixture over the bread.
- Press the bread gently so it absorbs the liquid.
- Let the dish sit for 15 minutes before baking. This step helps the bread soak up the custard evenly.
Step 6: Bake
- Place the dish in the oven and bake for 45 minutes.
- The top should become golden brown while the center stays soft and creamy.
- A slight wobble in the middle is completely fine because the pudding continues setting as it cools.
Step 7: Cool Slightly and Serve
- Allow the pudding to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Dust with powdered sugar or s