Description
A delightful Caribbean-inspired dessert featuring guava and coconut in a rich bread pudding.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups day-old bread, cut into cubes (preferably brioche or challah)
- 1 cup creamy coconut milk
- 1 cup full-fat milk
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup guava paste, chopped into small pieces
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Fresh mint leaves for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the cubed bread with the chopped guava paste, tossing gently to mix.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, regular milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth and well-blended.
- Pour this mixture over the bread and guava, ensuring every piece of bread is soaked.
- Allow it to rest for about 15 minutes to soak up the flavors.
- Fold in the shredded coconut and melted butter, mixing carefully to combine.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is a lovely golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the pudding cool for approximately 10 minutes before serving, and if you like, top it off with fresh mint leaves for a touch of color.
Notes
- Enhance the flavor by adding chopped nuts or dried fruits such as raisins or cranberries.
- For a decadent treat, serve warm with a drizzle of coconut cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: Not specified
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: Not specified
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: Not specified
- Fiber: Not specified
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: Not specified
Keywords: Caribbean Guava & Coconut Bread Pudding, Tropical Guava Coconut Delight Pudding