Easy to Make Bread Custard Pudding without Oven

This bread custard pudding without oven is a comforting dessert that brings together the creaminess of custard and the softness of bread. It’s simple, eggless, and perfect for kids and adults alike! To learn how to make bread pudding with custard powder, we recommend you to watch and subscribe to the YouTube channel of Ajanta Food Products. In this post, we will briefly discuss how to make delicious bread custard pudding using simple ingredients.

Serves: 4 | Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Chill Time: 1-2 hours

Ingredients:

• 4-5 slices of white or milk bread (edges removed)
• 2 cups full cream milk
• 2 tbsp custard powder from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/AJANTA-Baking-Powder-Custard-Vanilla/dp/B09GM21N1R
• 4 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
• Few drops of vanilla essence from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/Vanilla-Essence-Flavour-Cookies-Flavours/dp/B0B71YRCSW
• 5-6 chopped cashews or almonds (optional)
• 1 tsp butter (for greasing pan)
• Raisins or cherries for garnish
• A pinch of cardamom powder (optional)

Instructions:

• In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of custard powder with ¼ cup of cold milk.
• Stir until smooth and lump-free.
• In a saucepan, boil the remaining 1¾ cups of milk with 4 tablespoons of sugar.
• Once it starts to boil, reduce the heat and gradually add the custard mixture while stirring continuously.
• Keep stirring on low flame until the mixture thickens into a smooth custard. It should coat the back of a spoon.
• Add vanilla essence and cardamom powder if using.
• Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
• Grease a flat-bottomed pan or a deep plate with ghee or butter.
• Place a layer of bread slices in the base of the pan.
• Tear them into pieces if needed to fit the shape of the container.
• Pour a portion of the custard over the bread layer, ensuring it’s well soaked.
• Add another layer of bread slices and pour the remaining custard on top.
• Use the back of a spoon to gently press down so the bread absorbs the custard evenly.
• Sprinkle chopped nuts and raisins over the top.
• Place the assembled pudding dish inside a large steamer or deep pan with a lid.
• Add water to the base of the steamer (not touching the pudding bowl).
• Cover with lid and steam for 15–20 minutes on medium heat.
• Turn off the heat and allow it to cool completely.
• Refrigerate the pudding for 1–2 hours to set properly.
• Once chilled, garnish with more nuts or cherries and serve.