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Slice of Bread and Pineapple Pudding
Ouma Irene's Recipe

Sweet & Buttery Pineapple and Bread Bake

It’s kid-friendly, freezer-friendly, and totally delicious warm or cold.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar use less sugar if you do not want it too sweet or supplement with sweetener to taste
  • 4 large eggs or 3 extra large eggs room temperature
  • 570g crushed pineapple undrained
  • 5 slices white bread or 2 cups cubed white bread, crusts removed and cubed, (crusts removed is optional)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
  • pinch of salt
  • cinnamon or nutmeg for topping optional

Equipment

  • 1 Oven Baking dish  +/- 22 x 27 cm to inches / 8.66 x 10.63 inches

Method
 

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease the baking dish
  1. In a large bowl, mix together the crushed pineapple (with juice), sugar, melted butter, and eggs until well combined.
    Ingredients for Bread and Butter Pudding
  2. Fold in the bread cubes, making sure they soak in the mixture. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt if using.
  4. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  5. Optional: sprinkle lightly with cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavour.
  6. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until golden brown and set in the center.
  7. Let cool slightly before serving. Can be served warm or at room temperature.
📝 Serving Suggestions:
  1. As a dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
    Slice of Bread and Pineapple Pudding
  2. Delicious with custard