Warm cherry pudding with rum
8 servings
30 minutes
Warm cherry pudding with rum is an exquisite dessert of British cuisine, infused with the rich aroma of vanilla and a hint of rum. This recipe is rooted in the traditions of English puddings, known for their rich texture and deep flavor. The combination of airy bread, creamy custard, and dried cherries creates a harmony of sweetness and slight tartness, while the caramel sauce adds a final touch. The pudding is perfect for cozy evenings when you crave something warm and comforting. It can be served as a standalone treat or complemented with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to enhance the contrast between hot and cold. Each bite offers tenderness that warms the soul and echoes British culinary tradition.
1
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Use a round cutter about 7.5 cm in diameter to cut circles from the bread and place them on a baking sheet. Put in the oven for about 5 minutes until the bread is golden brown. Reduce the oven temperature to 180 degrees.
- White bread: 680 g
2
In a pot, mix cream, milk, and sugar and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. In a bowl, beat the eggs well and gently incorporate the hot cream mixture. Add rum and vanilla.
- Whipped cream: 2 glasss
- Milk: 2 glasss
- Sugar: 1.3 glass
- Chicken egg: 8 pieces
- Dark rum: 0.3 glass
- Vanilla extract: 2 tablespoons
3
Grease 8 small souffle molds with butter and place them on a baking tray. In each mold, place a slice of bread, then add 1 tablespoon of cherries. Repeat the layers 3 times, with bread on top. Pour the prepared cream into the molds and let it sit for 30 minutes, gently pressing the bread.
- White bread: 680 g
- Dried cherries: 1.5 glass
4
Bake for about 35 minutes until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes and serve warm with caramel sauce.
- Caramel sauce: to taste