Cardamom Bread Pudding with Figs, Walnuts, and Honey

Figgy Pudding on your mind? Why not? Except, this is a gorgeous cardamom bread pudding with figs, walnut and honey. Warm soothing and so comforting! And it puts all the fresh figs that I have been getting to good use. If you know me by now, anything that I get I cook with. And fresh figs are just such an amazing treat! As with everything else, our little fig tree has matured and is in all its bounty this year. Every day for the past week we have been getting at least 20 figs. Enough to enjoy fresh and then cook with.

My Story about Cardamom Bread Pudding

Bread puddings have a special place in my heart. They remind of the ones I grew up with. My grandmother used to steam them. In fact, her recipe is what I have in The Bengali Five Spice Chronicles. Speaking of the same, you MUST check out my new version 2.o. It has so much more, new recipes, new pictures and all kinds of good stuff.

Just wholesome, like this super easy bread pudding. So, the easiest way to make this is to do this in an oven. I do not even do the water bath thing. It can also be done in the instant pot. You will get a moister result. So both good. One of those recipes that is guaranteed to be a win win.

This version is sweetened with cardamom and honey so the general sweetness is deeper and richer. Spooned and served warm it is a comforting sort of softness that is rich and seductive. In keeping things simple, the custard base just uses half and half and eggs. The use of half and half dispenses with the need to add butter or any other fat.

A few tips and tricks

For best results,

• Use that pinch of freshly ground cardamom
• Do not skip the soaking of the milk and bread.
• For variations – play with the flavor (nutmeg and or vanilla are all good options) and swap with any soft fruit of your choice.

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