Banoffee Brioche Bread and Butter Pudding Recipe
Craving a dessert that tastes decadent but isn’t packed with calories? This comforting banoffee brioche bread and butter pudding is the answer. There have been many famous takes on this recipe, from Mary Berry to James Martin, Jamie Oliver, and Nigella Lawson. This easy-peasy yet oh-so-delicious recipe comes courtesy of Great British Bake Off finalist, Sandro Farmhouse, and it’s sure to be a firm favourite with all the family. Toffee and banana are a match made in heaven, and the soft and buttery brioche texture makes this dessert melt in your mouth. And the best bit? This tasty brioche bread pudding is made using Arla B.O.B Skimmed Milk. It tastes the same as semi- skimmed but with half the fat!
Ingredients
Ingredients
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500 g
Brioche buns loaf
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400 ml
Double cream
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3
Meduim eggs
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4
Additional egg yolks
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60 g
Light brown sugar
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2 tsp
Vanilla paste
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1 tbsp
Mixed spices
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3
Ripe bananas (sliced into thick rounds)
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50
G caster sugar
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397 g
Caramel sauce (tinned)
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Instructions
Instructions
Recipe tips
It’s often the small details that make the biggest impact in the kitchen, so we’re sharing the tips we rely on when cooking and creating recipes
You can check if the bread and butter pudding is cooked in the middle by inserting a knife or skewer. If the mixture is still too runny, leave it for another five minutes and check it again. If the knife comes out relatively clean, it should be cooked and ready.
Once you've poured the custard mixture over the brioche, leave it to stand for at least 30 minutes before baking. This gives the brioche plenty of time to fully absorb the liquid, ensuring a rich, even custard throughout rather than a dry or uneven texture in places. If you have a little more time, leaving it for up to an hour will give an even better result.
Banoffee brioche bread and butter pudding FAQs
Can I make bread and butter pudding with brioche?
Yes, brioche makes a wonderful base for bread and butter pudding. It’s naturally rich, buttery flavour adds depth to the custard, while its soft, fluffy texture soaks up the milky mixture beautifully, resulting in a more indulgent, melt-in-your-mouth pudding. Simply swap out regular bread for slices of brioche.
How long does banoffee bread and butter pudding last in the fridge?
If stored in an airtight container in the fridge, your brioche bread and butter pudding should last up to four days (although we’d recommend eating it within two).
What do you serve with banoffee bread and butter pudding?
If you fancy topping your banoffee bread and butter pudding with a sauce, you can’t go wrong with caramel. Make your own using sugar, butter, and cream, or simply buy a tin of ready-made sauce and reheat it. For something creamier, opt for a dollop of custard or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Brioche bread and butter pudding vs the classic
So, how does brioche bread and butter pudding compare to the original classic? Bread and butter pudding has been around for a long time, with one of the earliest recipes dating back to 1728. It’s traditionally made with slices of white or wholemeal bread, buttered and scattered with raisins and currants, before being covered with a custard mixture flavoured with nutmeg and sweetened with sugar.
Brioche bread and butter pudding follows the same principles, but the switch from regular bread to brioche makes a noticeable difference. Brioche is richer, softer, and more buttery than standard bread, which means it soaks up the custard more readily and produces a more indulgent, pillowy result. Think of it as the classic, just turned up a notch.
Brioche bread and butter pudding variants
Chocolate brioche bread and butter pudding
Chocolate makes a delicious addition to bread and butter pudding. You could turn the custard into a rich chocolate sauce or simply sprinkle dark chocolate chips over the top before baking for pockets of melted chocolate throughout. White chocolate works beautifully too; try drizzling it over the finished pudding for extra sweetness.
For a festive twist, chocolate orange is a brilliant flavour combination, and you could even spread the brioche slices with chocolate spread instead of butter for an extra indulgent finish.
Fruit brioche bread and butter puddings
Fruit brings a lovely freshness to bread and butter pudding. Fresh raspberries work wonderfully, adding a sharp contrast to the rich custard, or try blueberries and strawberries for a summery feel. For something a little more classic, soft apricots — either fresh or tinned — make a delicious addition, and their natural sweetness pairs beautifully with the brioche. You could also add a citrusy note with a good squeeze of lemon juice and some lemon zest stirred through the custard mixture.
Breads to use in classic bread and butter pudding
While brioche makes a wonderfully indulgent bread and butter pudding, you can't go wrong with the classic recipe either. White bread always works perfectly, but brown or wholemeal are great alternatives if you prefer a slightly heartier result.
For something a little more special, a fruit bread like panettone makes a fantastic choice, bringing its own sweetness and texture to the dish. Whatever bread you choose, the key is to make sure it's slightly stale, as this helps it hold its shape in the custard mixture rather than falling apart during baking.
