Crockpot Irish Soda Bread Pudding
A delightful twist on a classic Irish dessert, this bread pudding is rich, comforting, and effortlessly made in a slow cooker.
Servings: 6 | Cook Time: 180 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 195 minutes
Ingredients
- 6 cups cubed Irish soda bread
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Bread: Grease the inside of the slow cooker with butter and add cubed Irish soda bread.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together milk, cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Combine: Pour the mixture over the bread cubes and gently press down to ensure the bread is submerged.
- Add Raisins: Sprinkle raisins evenly over the bread mixture.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 3 hours, or until the pudding is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Serve: Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving warm.
Tips
- Use day-old soda bread for the best texture.
- Substitute raisins with chocolate chips for a sweeter twist.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.