Puerto Rican Bread Pudding Recipe (Budín de Pan)

Puerto Rican Bread Pudding Recipe
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
Cuisine:
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Cooking Temp: 350  F
Servings: 6
Estimated Cost: $  4
Calories: 320
Best Season: Fall, Winter
Description

Puerto Rican Bread Pudding, or Budín de Pan, is a rich, comforting dessert made from day-old bread soaked in a sweet, spiced custard and baked to golden perfection. Infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and often sweetened condensed milk, this pudding is soft, dense, and bursting with flavor. Some versions include raisins or shredded coconut for added texture and tropical flair. It's a perfect no-waste dessert that's both budget-friendly and satisfying.

For the Bread Pudding:
  • 4 cups stale bread
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
  1. 1
    Prepare caramel with sugar
  2. 2
    Soak the bread with warm milk for good 10 min
  3. 3
    Whisk together eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. 4
    Stir in melted butter.
  5. 5
    Add the egg mixture
  6. 6
    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. 7
    Bake for 50-60 minutes
  8. 8
    Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 320kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 85mg29%
Sodium 180mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 52g18%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 35g
Protein 9g18%
Calcium 120 mg
Iron 1 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.