HOT CROSS BUN + BUTTER PUDDING

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Written By Matthew Ryle

Inspired by the traditional Hot Cross Buns enjoyed in the United Kingdom during Easter.

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

4 Hot cross buns
100g Butter
1 Easter egg
2 Eggs (@Clarence_court Burford Buff)
4 Egg yolks
100g Caster sugar
250ml Double cream
1 Vanilla pod
¼ Nutmeg

Method:

  1. Preheat the oven to 160°C.

  2. Slice the hot cross buns in half and butter generously. Roughly chop the Easter egg.

  3. Whisk the eggs, egg yolks and caster sugar together until smooth. Split the vanilla pod, scrape in the seeds and whisk in with the double cream. Grate in the nutmeg.

  4. Arrange the buttered buns in a baking dish, scatter over the chopped chocolate and pour over the custard. Leave to soak for 10–15 minutes.

  5. Bake for 30–45 minutes until the custard is just set and the top is golden. Serve warm.

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