World Flavors Cookbook

Budin de Pan

Nicaraguan bread pudding soaked in sweetened condensed milk, cinnamon, and raisins — baked until custard-like and caramelized on top.

Cuisine: Nicaragua

Ingredients

• 500g stale bread, cubed
• 400ml whole milk
• 200ml sweetened condensed milk
• 3 eggs
• 100g sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 50g raisins
• Butter for greasing

Instructions

1. Soak bread cubes in milk 10 minutes.
2. Whisk eggs with condensed milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla.
3. Combine with soaked bread and raisins.
4. Pour into a greased baking dish.
5. Bake at 175C for 40-45 minutes until set and golden.
6. Cool before slicing.