Nanas Bread Pudding

With Sheree DeLorenzo

The secret to this bread pudding is not bread at all, but day old donuts. It is a recipe that Sheree DeLorenzo of Seaport Grille learned to make from her grandmother in Nova Scotia. Violet Hudson was Sheree's  grandmother from Halifax, Nova Scotia, and this was one of many favorite recipe's from her. Her mother, Bea Grant, grew up in Nova Scotia and when Sheree would visit her Grandmother she would often make this pudding. They like hearty recipes like this because it is colder, no matter what time of year.

In terms of a recipe, it is really a custard, meaning that it is made with eggs, sugar, milk and vanilla. Because it is made in the restaurant the recipe has been enhanced, such as using 18 eggs and heavy cream instead of milk.  You can visit your local donut shop and buy some day old donuts. A combination of chocolate and vanilla donuts is recommended.

Sheree also tops a serving off with a caramal sauce flavored with Grand Marnier liquer, which gives it an orange flavor. You can use a Kaluha, a dark rum, or any other preferred taste.

Ingredients

For the pudding:
18 eggs
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 quart heavy cream
8 day old donuts

For the sauce:
Caramel Sauce
Grand Marnier (You can substitute your own choice, such as Kaluha or a dark rum.)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

1. Mix or whisk eggs, sugar, vanilla, and cream in a large bowl.
2. Using a separate baking dish, break up the donuts into small pieces and disperse evenly around the bottom of the dish.
3. Bake in oven for 1 hour or until the custard sets.

For the sauce:
1. In a small saucepan make a caramel sauce and add a splash of Grand Mariner liqueur. (You can substitute your own choice, such as Kaluha or a dark rum.)
Cool and cut into squares drizzle carmel sauce and some chocolate too onto the pudding, top with homemade whipped cream. If desired enjoy with a fresh cup of coffee.
Yummmmmmmmy!
Recipe courtesy of  Sheree Delorenzo, the Seaport Grille, 2011.

General Manager & Co-owner, Seaport Grille 20 plus years experience as Food & Beverage Manager and General Manager