Coffee-Flavored Irish Soda Bread Pudding

Add some espresso flavor to a lovely tender bread pudding, using up your leftover Irish soda bread--or bake a loaf just for this recipe, it's worth it! To serve, add a drizzle of caramel or chocolate syrup if desired. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for added creaminess.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 281 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1 tablespoon hot water
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
• nonstick cooking spray
• 1 tablespoon coarse sugar, or as needed
• 5 cups cubed Irish Soda Bread, or more to taste
• ½ cup strong brewed coffee, cooled

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Grease a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick spray. Place soda bread pieces in the dish.

Step 3

Combine hot water and instant espresso in a large bowl; whisk until the espresso blends into the water. Add brown sugar and cooled coffee and whisk until well combined. Mix in milk and eggs until well blended and smooth. Add vanilla and salt, whisking again until custard mixture is well blended.

Step 4

Pour custard mixture over the bread cubes, cover with foil, and refrigerate or let stand at room temperature until custard has soaked into the bread, about 1 hour.

Step 5

Bake the covered pudding until custard is fully set in the middle, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake until top is lightly browned, about 10 more minutes. Serve warm.