Hawaiian Sweet Potato and Coconut Bread Pudding
A comforting and subtly sweet bread pudding that incorporates the tropical flavors of Hawaii, featuring mashed sweet potato and creamy coconut milk.
🧂 Ingredients
- 6 cups Day-old bread(cubed (e.g., challah, brioche, or Portuguese sweet bread))
- 1.5 cups Cooked sweet potato(mashed (about 2 medium sweet potatoes))
- 1.5 cups Full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup Milk
- 4 Large eggs
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar(adjust to taste)
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar(packed)
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Butter(melted, for greasing dish)
- 0.5 cup Optional: Shredded coconut(sweetened or unsweetened, for topping)
- 0.5 cup Optional: Chopped macadamia nuts(for topping)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed sweet potato, coconut milk, milk, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined and smooth. Ensure the sweet potato is fully incorporated.
- 3
Add the cubed bread to the sweet potato mixture. Gently toss to coat all the bread cubes evenly. Let the mixture sit for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the bread to soak up the liquid.
- 4
Pour the bread pudding mixture into the prepared baking dish. If using, sprinkle shredded coconut and chopped macadamia nuts evenly over the top.
- 5
Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the bread pudding is set and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. The top should be golden brown.
- 6
Let the bread pudding cool for at least 10-15 minutes before serving. It can be served warm or at room temperature.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Using day-old bread is crucial for the best texture, as it absorbs the custard without becoming too mushy.
- ✓Ensure your sweet potato is fully cooked and mashed smoothly to avoid lumps in the pudding.
- ✓Adjust the sugar to your preference. If your sweet potatoes are very sweet, you might want to reduce the sugar slightly.
- ✓For an extra tropical flavor, you can add a tablespoon of lime or lemon zest to the custard mixture.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add diced fresh pineapple or mango to the mixture before baking.
- Incorporate a touch of ginger for a warm, spicy note.
- Serve with a drizzle of sweetened condensed milk or a dollop of whipped cream.