Hot Cross Bun and Butter Pudding

Ingredients

• 6 Hot Cross Buns
• 40 grams butter
• 300 mL cream ((heavy or whipping cream))
• 300 mL milk ((whole/full-fat))
• 3 eggs ((large))
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 60 grams light brown sugar ((can use granulated or caster))
• zest of an orange
• ice-cream, cream or custard ((for serving))
• fresh berries ((for serving))

Instructions

1. 1

   Slice the hot cross buns open and butter the top and bottom halves of the buns.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl or jug whisk together the milk, cream, eggs, vanilla and sugar until the sugar is dissolved to make the custard that the buns will bake in.

3. 3

   Stir through the zest of an orange and set aside.

4. 4

   Place the buns into the desired baking dish and slowly fill the dish with the milk mixure. Allow the buns to absorb the liquids for 45 minutes.

5. 5

   Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F. Place the pudding dish inside a large roaster and fill it halfway with water. Cover the pudding with tin foil or aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center slightly jiggly.

6. 6

   Place the pudding dish inside a large roaster and fill it halfway with water. Cover the pudding with tin foil or aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center slightly jiggly.

7. 7

   Remove the pudding dish from the roaster and allow to cool for 15 minutes before serving with pouring cream, ice-cream, custard and fresh berries.