Pudina tal-Hobz (Maltese chocolate bread pudding)
A dense, fruity bread pudding with cocoa, orange and mixed spice, sliced into squares and good hot or cold.
- Time1 hr 15
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.47 a head
- Oven170°C (150°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the torn bread in a large bowl, pour over the milk and leave to soak for 20 minutes, until completely soft.
20 min - 2
Heat the oven to 170°C (150°C fan). Grease and line a 20 x 30 cm baking tin with baking paper.
- 3
Mash the soaked bread with a fork or your hands until no big lumps are left.
- 4
Beat in the eggs, sugar, cocoa, mixed spice, vanilla and orange zest. Stir in the sultanas, peel and melted butter.
- 5
Spoon into the tin and level the top. Bake for 50 minutes until firm and set in the middle.
50 min - 6
Leave to cool in the tin for 20 minutes, then cut into squares. Serve warm with custard or cold with a cup of tea.
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