British Favourites
British Favourites is a easy British recipe that serves 6. 350 calories per serving. Recipe by Mary Berry on YouTube.
Prep: 42 min | Cook: 35 min | Total: 1 hr 32 min
Cost: $9.60 total, $1.60 per serving
Ingredients
- 8 slices White Bread (day‑old, crusts removed)
- 100 g Unsalted Butter (softened)
- 1 lemon Lemon (zested only)
- 100 g Sultanas (rinsed and drained)
- 4 pcs Large Eggs (room temperature)
- 80 g Caster Sugar (granulated)
- 300 ml Whole Milk (full‑fat)
- 200 ml Double Cream (heavy cream)
- 30 g Brown Sugar (for topping)
Instructions
Butter the Bread
Spread softened butter evenly on each slice of bread, then cut the slices into squares or triangles as preferred.
Time: PT5M
Layer Bread and Sultanas
Arrange a layer of buttered bread, butter‑side up, in the bottom of the baking dish. Sprinkle half the sultanas over the bread, then repeat with another layer of bread and the remaining sultanas.
Time: PT5M
Add Lemon Zest
Zest one lemon over the assembled bread and fruit layers.
Time: PT2M
Prepare the Custard Base
In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and caster sugar together until the mixture is pale and slightly thick.
Time: PT3M
Incorporate Milk and Cream
Gradually whisk in the whole milk followed by the double cream, creating a smooth custard.
Time: PT3M
Pour Custard Over Bread
Evenly pour the custard over the layered bread, ensuring all pieces are saturated.
Time: PT2M
Rest to Soak
Let the assembled pudding sit for 10 minutes so the bread fully absorbs the custard.
Time: PT10M
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 160°C fan (320°F).
Time: PT10M
Temperature: 160°C
Add Topping Sugar
Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the surface of the pudding.
Time: PT2M
Bake
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
Time: PT35M
Temperature: 160°C
Rest Before Serving
Allow the pudding to rest for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 6g
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Fat
- 15g
- Fiber
- 2g
Dietary info: Vegetarian
Allergens: Eggs, Dairy, Gluten
Last updated: April 15, 2026








