Bread and Butter Pudding
Bread and Butter Pudding is a classic British dessert made with buttered brioche, sultanas and a rich vanilla custard. The Thermomix TM7 prepares the silky custard base with precision, while Demerara sugar creates a golden, caramelised crust. Ideal for using up leftover brioche, this comforting dessert is perfect for family gatherings or a cosy weekend treat.
About this recipe
Bread and Butter Pudding with the Thermomix TM7 is the ultimate comforting dessert recipe for anyone who loves classic British puddings with a golden, caramelised top. This beloved all-in-one kitchen machine takes the guesswork out of the custard: whole milk and double cream are weighed directly into the mixing bowl, the vanilla pod seeds are dispersed evenly, and the eggs are blended into a silky pourable custard without a single lump. Buttered brioche layered with sweet sultanas soaks up every drop, while freshly ground nutmeg and a generous sprinkle of Demerara sugar form an irresistible crackling crust under the grill. Whether you are searching for a make-ahead dessert for Sunday lunch, a cosy winter pudding or simply a clever way to use up leftover brioche, these Thermomix recipes deliver consistent, restaurant-quality results every single time with minimal effort and washing up.
Preparation tips
- Use day-old brioche rather than fresh, as slightly stale slices absorb the vanilla custard far better and give the pudding a creamier centre without collapsing into a soggy layer.
- Leave the soaked brioche and custard to rest before baking so the sultanas plump up and the bread fully drinks in the milk, cream and vanilla mixture for an even texture throughout.
- For a deeper flavour, brown the butter before brushing it on the brioche, and press a few extra sultanas between the layers so children get fruit in every spoonful of the pudding.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the whole milk and double cream with lactose-free milk and oat cream, and use plant-based butter on the brioche. The custard sets just as gently and the Demerara crust stays beautifully crisp.
- Chocolate orange festive variation: layer dark chocolate chunks and finely grated orange zest between the brioche slices, and swap the sultanas for candied orange peel. Finish with a dusting of cocoa mixed into the Demerara sugar before browning.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weigh the whole milk and double cream directly in the mixing bowl for gram-precise custard without any extra jugs.
- Grinding a fresh whole nutmeg in the TM7 releases far more aroma than pre-ground nutmeg for the pudding topping.
- Precise temperature control heats the milk, cream and vanilla pod gently so the custard base never curdles or scorches.
- Whisking the eggs with caster sugar in seconds creates a lump-free mixture that blends seamlessly into the cream.
- Mixing the vanilla seeds evenly through the custard guarantees consistent flavour in every layer of brioche and sultanas.
Ingredients
- sultanas
- brioche bread
- unsalted butter
- whole milk
- caster sugar
- vanilla pod
- large eggs
- double cream
- ground nutmeg
- Demerara sugar