I always think that some of the best recipes come from the thrifty refusal to throw anything away. Certainly, I made this one Monday evening because I had two stale croissants left over from the weekend and just knew they could be put to good use. Now, adding cream and bourbon is probably a lot less thrifty than throwing some stale bread away in the first place, but this is such a fabulous pudding that I now think it should be every Monday night's supper. And I mean supper: with something this substantial, you certainly need eat nothing beforehand. Though I admit a small crunchy salad may not be a bad idea first.
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FANTASTIC - I made this with bread, lite cream and no bourban - only because I didn't have some of the items at home AND it was still fabulous,cannot wait to try the real recipie!!!
Posted by wokeye on 10th May 2011 at 11.38
Since this is the first recipe I ever saw Nigella cook, this is what I have just made this afternoon for a late breakfast. Stupid me forgot to add the bourbon! Bravo! I'll add some on top and I bet it is still very good!
Posted by maxineloves on 7th Aug 2011 at 19.40
It turned out great!
Posted by maxineloves on 7th Aug 2011 at 19.47
Ever since I cooked this pudding, I and my husband got hooked on it and it has been our Sunday breakfast. Fantastic!
Posted by Yum368 on 13th Sep 2011 at 8.30
i have some cup cake that were very dry, i am going to try this recipe with them!
Posted by tembi on 7th Feb 2012 at 10.54
I have now made this several times, it always works out even if I have to let it stand for 2 -3 hours before baking. Do not like bourbon so always use rum, and everyone loves it. It is like a cross between a creme caramel, bread and butter pudding, and creme brulee. The only snag is that you cannot leave it alone!
Posted by Spaniels on 7th May 2012 at 23.05
also very good as a dessert with chocolate chips and cointreau...think a la Terry's chocolate ornage (shudder with delight!)
Posted by cleverbubbles on 29th Jul 2012 at 12.52
The Best! Love this I cut it in half and make small portion just for myself! Thanks Nigella!
Posted by Sweething on 16th Sep 2012 at 15.42
I made this puddings last Fall and it was amazing...Thank you Nigella!
Posted by mariammasood50@gmail.com on 17th Sep 2012 at 12.31
I made this using rum, it was amazing! I always have the best luck with Nigella's recipes. :)
Posted by lbow34 on 24th Sep 2012 at 15.40
Hey all, no alcohol for me for medical reasons. Any suggestions for the additional flavoring? Orange water? Other? Thanks!
Posted by paulevensen on 20th Oct 2012 at 10.35
So tasty, thanks!!
Posted by lemuro on 20th Oct 2012 at 20.36
I made this using panettone, very tasty. Thanks!
Posted by aninaig on 20th Feb 2013 at 13.34
INCREDIBLE. This recipe is the sole reason I keep Jack Daniels in the house. I was worried that it wouldn't serve 2 people, but Nigella being Nigella is never one to skimp on portion sizes (unlike Delia Smith and Jamie Oliver) so it really did work well as a supper.
Posted by richardbunn on 25th Feb 2013 at 0.28
I love this recipe, and am currently using Red Stag for a tasty cherry twist to the bourbon. But NO WAY this is for 2 people, easily 4.
Posted by amateurchef on 24th Mar 2013 at 11.34