This gluten-free hot cross bun pudding is a simple Easter dessert that the whole family will love!
If you’ve got leftover hot cross buns or you’ve gone a little too hard on the Easter specials (those buy two for deals get ya), this gluten-free hot cross bun pudding is the perfect way to use them up.
This recipe is warm, comforting, and will have your house smelling like cinnamon and vanilla. It’s the kind of dessert that feels a little bit nostalgic, but is still simple enough to throw together with ingredients you probably already have at home.
Whether you’re gluten-free, coeliac, or just cooking for someone who is, this is an easy and delicious way to turn a few hot cross buns into something that feels a bit more special.
Perfect for Easter weekend, family gatherings, or when you just want a cosy dessert that everyone will love.
Gluten Free Hot Cross Bun Pudding
6
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Ingredients
5 5 Gluten-Free Hot Cross Buns
1 1/2 Cup 1 1/2 Milk
1/2 Cup 1/2 Cream
1/2 Cup 1/2 Sugar
2 2 Eggs
1 Tsp 1 Vanilla
2 Tsp 2 Cinnamon
60 g 60 Butter
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Chop the gluten-free hot cross buns into rough slices and place them into a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, cream, vanilla, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Pour the wet mixture over the hot cross buns and gently mix until all pieces are coated.
- Transfer the mixture into an oven-safe baking dish.
- Break the butter into small pieces and scatter evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle some more cinnamon over the top.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden and set.
- Serve warm with cream, ice cream, or custard.
Recipe Video
Notes
- I used a mix of gluten-free hot cross buns from Coles, Woolworths, and Aldi Australia. I made a video taste testing them all, view it HERE
This gluten-free hot cross bun pudding is a simple Easter dessert made using leftover hot cross buns, milk, cream, eggs, and warming spices. It’s a great way to reduce food waste while creating a rich, comforting dessert that’s completely coeliac-friendly and easy to prepare at home.
