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Challah Bread and Butter Pudding with Halva

by Abi Kaufman
dessertbrunchspecial occasion
Yield: 8 servingsPrep: 20 minutesCook: 50 minutesTotal: 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

You have 2 of 9
protein
  • 4eggs
dairy
  • 1 cupheavy cream
  • 1/2 cupunsalted butter(softened)
  • 2 cupswhole milk
grain
  • 1 loafchallah bread(sliced)
pantry staple
  • 1 cupsugar
  • 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoonground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoonsalt
other
  • 1 cuphalva(crumbled)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  3. Spread butter on each slice of challah bread and arrange them in the prepared baking dish.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Pour the egg mixture over the bread slices, ensuring they are evenly soaked.
  6. Sprinkle the crumbled halva over the top.
  7. Let the mixture sit for about 15 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the liquid.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the pudding is set.
  9. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

My notes

This pudding can be served warm or at room temperature. It's perfect for a special brunch or dessert.