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Jamaican Bread Pudding

Jamaican Bread Pudding Recipe

This authentic Jamaican Bread Pudding Recipe is made with day-old bread, rich spices, raisins soaked in rum, and sweet cherries baked to golden perfection. A classic Caribbean dessert that’s moist, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Caribbean, Jamaican
Calories: 290
Ingredients Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread Pudding Ingredients

  • `10 slices day-old bread (any assortment)
  • 2 tbsp butter (melted)
  • 1/3 cup raisins
  • 4 eggs (beaten)
  • 1 ¼ cups whole milk
  • 1 cup evaporated milk (or cream)
  • ¼ cup + 2 tbsp white sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp grated nutmeg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp + 1 tsp white rum (or rum of choice)
  • 6–8 6–8 maraschino cherries (cut in quarters)

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Notes

Required Kitchen Tools

To make this Jamaican bread pudding, here are the essential tools you’ll need for a smooth baking experience:
  1. Mixing Bowls: For whisking eggs, milk, sugars, and spices.
  2. Whisk or Hand Mixer: To blend the custard mixture until smooth.
  3. 8"x2" Baking Dish: Perfect size for an even bake.
  4. Measuring Cups & Spoons: For accurate ingredient proportions.
  5. Spatula or Wooden Spoon: To gently press bread into the custard mixture.
  6. Oven & Thermometer: Preheating to the correct temperature ensures a perfect bake.
Having these tools ready will help you make a flawless Jamaican bread pudding from start to finish.