No get-together would be complete without dessert (which may seem strange given the low amount of desserts on this site). Sometimes these desserts are on the elaborate side (like a cheesecake) and sometimes they are like this coconut bread pudding; easy to throw together and full of summer fruit. This particular base for bread pudding is from my cookbook and while it's not the super rich recipe, I find it perfect in texture and flavor. The book calls for using multigrain bread but I used a simple peasant loaf for this variation, letting the coconut flavor really shine.
A simple and flavorful whole grain bread pudding using fresh raspberries and coconut milk.
Tips & Tricks: I love the delicate aspect of the raspberries but blackberries and strawberries would also work.
Stock up: get the pantry ingredients you will need: bread, raspberries, coconut milk
Nutrition: see the information.
Links:Recipe from The Easy Vegetarian Kitchen
If you're familiar with The Easy Vegetarian Kitchen, you know that it is a big book of variations. And so, if feels a bit strange to give variations for a recipe that itself is a variation. It just goes to show that for one recipe there can be endless amount of ideas!
Berries: Summer is the time to experiment. Blackberries, black raspberries, blueberries or toss in stone fruit (peaches are excellent with berries!)
Vegan: If you're looking to make this vegan, follow something similar to this recipe and use roughly 1 1/2 tablespoons of a starch as a thickening agent and cook the custard base ahead of time.
Spice: I wanted to keep the flavor profile of this coconut bread pudding to just the coconut and the raspberries. However, I think a bit of cinnamon or cardamom would be a lovely touch.
During the summer months, we're eating fresh fruit every day, usually at every meal. Fresh raspberries are a real treat and while I prefer black raspberries, any variety will do. A few other ways to use raspberries in recipes (if they make it that long in your refrigerator:)
Baked French Toast for Two
Einkorn Crepes
Black Raspberry Ice Cream
Ooo, this looks beautiful and delicious! I'm so in love with raspberries lately and I can't wait for fresh berry season! Anything coconut + berries is my favourite. I'll definitely try it vegan-style, even if it doesn't bake up the same the flavours will be awesome. Thanks for the variation tips!
Yum. Raspberries are amazing and this looks delicious. I will definitely be trying this soon.
I love coconut and raspberries so much so I think I'm gonna give your recipe a try !
This looks delicious! I love coconut and raspberries together. A nice refreshing dessert for summer.
Just made this for my Dad and brother. They're not big whole food eaters but couldn't get enough. I was a bit naughty and added a sprinkle of 80% dark chocolate chips and they loved it! Totally would recommend! x