Coconut Chai Bread Pudding
Classic bread pudding with the warmth of chai and richness of coconut milk.
Servings: 6
Calories: 206kcal
Ingredients
- 180 g day-old bread cubed (4 cups or 6–7 slices)
- 480 ml coconut milk
- 2 large eggs
- 50 g sugar 4 tbsp
- 5 g chai spice blend 1 teaspoon (or a mix of cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger)
- 5 ml vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F.
- In a bowl, whisk coconut milk, eggs, sugar, chai spice, vanilla, and salt.
- Add bread cubes and let soak 10 min.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and bake 25–30 min until golden.
- Serve warm, with a drizzle of honey or cream if you like.
Notes
Ingredient swaps
- You can use any slightly stale bread, including brioche, white sandwich bread, or even leftover buns.
- Full-fat coconut milk gives the best texture, but light coconut milk will also work if you prefer something lighter.
- If you don’t have a chai spice blend, mix cinnamon, cardamom, and a pinch of ginger instead.
- Let the bread soak for a few minutes before baking so it absorbs the custard evenly.
- Press the bread gently into the liquid to help it soak without breaking apart.
- Bake until the center is just set; it should still feel soft, not dry.
- You can assemble the pudding a few hours ahead and bake when ready.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Reheat gently in the oven or microwave until just warm.
- Serve warm on its own or with a spoon of coconut cream or yogurt.
- A light drizzle of honey or maple syrup works well if you want extra sweetness.
- Enjoy it warm or chilled, depending on your mood.
- Add chopped dates or raisins for extra sweetness.
- Sprinkle toasted coconut on top before serving for texture.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for a slightly deeper spice note.
Nutrition
Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 190mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 79IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 3mg