Guamanian Bread Pudding (latiya)

Guamanian Bread Pudding, also known as Latiya, is a delicious and comforting dessert that is popular in Guamanian cuisine. This sweet and creamy pudding is made with simple ingredients and is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

Vegetarian Dessert Guamanian Bread Pudding Latiya
Guamanian Bread Pudding (latiya)

Ingredients

  • 6 cups cubed white bread
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup raisins (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cubed bread and coconut milk. Let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the milk.
  3. In another bowl, mix together the sugar, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon.
  4. Pour the egg mixture over the bread and stir to combine. Add the raisins if desired.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and bake for 45 minutes, or until the pudding is set and golden brown on top.
  6. Let the pudding cool for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
45 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
6g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Large mixing bowl Baking dish

Tools

Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the Guamanian Bread Pudding warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Tips & tricks

For a tropical twist, you can add diced pineapple or mango to the pudding mixture before baking.

Cost

$10