Easter-Spiced Hot Cross Bun Pudding

DIFFICULTY
Average Average
PREP TIME
Under 30 Min. Under 30 Min.
COOK TIME
Under 1 Hr. Under 1 Hr.
SERVES
6-8 6-8
Easter-Spiced Hot Cross Bun Pudding
Easy and delicious, this decadent dessert is a fantastic addition to the Easter weekend celebrations.
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Ingredients
Method

Ingredients

  • 3 large free-range eggs
  • 250ml cream
  • 2ml powdered vanilla
  • 5ml cinnamon
  • Zest of 2 oranges
  • 6 hot cross buns
  • 40g butter, softened
  • 50g dark chocolate chips
  • Method

  • 1
    Preheat the oven to 200°C or 180°C fan-assisted.
  • 2
    Make the custard by beating together the eggs, cream, powdered vanilla, cinnamon, and zest.
  • 3
    Cut the hot cross buns in half and spread generously with butter.
  • 4
    Sprinkle with chocolate drops and sandwich back together before arranging them in the Le Creuset 26cm Heritage Rectangular Dish.
  • 5
    Pour the custard around the buns, and bake for 45-50 minutes until the custard is set in the middle and golden in colour.
  • 6
    Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or as is.