Caramel Walnut Brioche Pudding
Preparation 15 Minutes
Cook 1 hour Minutes
Serves 4-6
Method
Butter both sides of sliced Brioche and layer in greased pan (mine is 8” x 11”).
2. Sprinkle dried Mixed fruit and Walnuts evenly over bread.
3. Mix eggs, sugar and vanilla paste until sugar is dissolved,then mix together with Cream and Milk.
4. Pour egg mix over Brioche and let soak whilst you make your caramel.
5. In heavy based pan add butter, golden syrup and condensed milk, stir until all melted on low heat. This can then be spooned over Brioche into all gaps, finish by sprinkling more Walnuts and Cinnamon.
6. Place in oven 165’c fan forced for 35-45 minutes, or until centre is set.
7. Enjoy
# You may like to soak Mixed Fruit in a little Brandy!
Ingredients
6 Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla Paste
1/3 cup Caster Sugar
1 cup Thickened Cream
1 cup Milk
700g loaf Brioche buttered
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
½ cup Sunbeam Mixed Dried Fruit
1 can condensed milk
1 tablespoon Golden Syrup
65g butter
½ cup Sunbeam Walnuts, Diced
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