How To Make Jamaican Bread Pudding|The Raina’s Kitchen

Introduction

In this tutorial, you will learn how to make a delicious Jamaican Coconut Rum Bread Pudding. This dessert combines the rich flavors of coconut, rum, and spices, creating a moist and flavorful treat perfect for any occasion.

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

Gather the following ingredients:

• 10 cups of white bread (preferably Jamaican hard dough bread), crumbled
• 1 stick of melted butter
• 1 cup of brown sugar
• 1 cup of sweetened coconut flakes
• 1 can of evaporated milk
• 2 cans of coconut milk
• 1 can of sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon rose water (optional)
• 1/2 cup coconut rum
• 1/2 cup white rum
• 1/4 cup red label wine
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 cup cherries
• 5 eggs (beaten well)

Step 2: Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Baking Dish

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Grease your preferred baking pan with butter to prevent sticking.

Step 3: Layer the Bread and Fruits

• In a large bowl, combine the crumbled bread with the sweetened coconut flakes.
• Layer the bread mixture in the greased baking pan.
• Sprinkle the raisins and cherries in between the layers of bread for added flavor.

Step 4: Make the Coconut Rum Mixture

• In another bowl, mix the following ingredients:
  • Evaporated milk
  • Coconut milk
  • Sweetened condensed milk
  • Brown sugar
  • Salt
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Ground nutmeg
  • Vanilla extract
  • Coconut rum
  • White rum
  • Red label wine
• Ensure all ingredients are well combined for even distribution of flavors.

Step 5: Combine and Soak

• Pour the coconut rum mixture over the layered bread in the baking pan.
• Make sure all the bread is saturated.
• Let the mixture sit for at least one hour. For a moister pudding, consider soaking it overnight.

Step 6: Bake the Bread Pudding

• Place the baking pan in the preheated oven.
• Bake for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Check for doneness; if you prefer a firmer texture, you can extend the baking time slightly.

Step 7: Prepare the Rum Butter Sauce

• While the pudding is baking, make the rum butter sauce. You will need:
  • Melted butter
  • Sugar
  • Rum
  • Vanilla extract
• Combine these ingredients in a saucepan and heat until the sugar dissolves.

Step 8: Serve the Bread Pudding

• Once the bread pudding is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly.
• Serve warm, topped with the rum butter sauce, ice cream, or whipped cream.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You've made a delicious Coconut Rum Bread Pudding. This recipe is perfect for gatherings or a comforting dessert at home. Enjoy the warm, rich flavors, and feel free to experiment with toppings or additional ingredients in the future!