Guernsey Gâche Mêlée Bread Pudding

Guernsey Gâche Mêlée Bread Pudding is a traditional dessert from the Channel Islands that is rich in flavor and history. This delicious pudding is made with leftover Gâche, a sweet bread enriched with butter and dried fruits, and is a perfect way to use up any leftover bread.

Vegetarian Dessert Channel Islands Traditional Bread Pudding
Guernsey Gâche Mêlée Bread Pudding

Ingredients

  • 500g Gâche bread, sliced
  • 50g unsalted butter, melted
  • 100g mixed dried fruits (raisins, sultanas, currants)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 500ml whole milk
  • 100g granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish with butter.
  2. Arrange the sliced Gâche bread in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle the melted butter over the bread slices and sprinkle the mixed dried fruits on top.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Pour this mixture over the bread, ensuring all the slices are coated. Let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the liquid.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the pudding is set and golden brown on top.
  5. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

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

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
320 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
6g
Fat
14g

Supplies

Baking dish Mixing bowl Whisk

Tools

Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the Guernsey Gâche Mêlée Bread Pudding warm with a dollop of clotted cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Tips & tricks

For an extra indulgent twist, you can add a splash of rum or brandy to the egg and milk mixture before pouring it over the bread.

Cost

$10