Name: Quick POPPY-SEED BREAD PUDDING with cherry compote! If you have older rolls at home, definitely try it
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 6 rolls (can be up to 8 depending on size); 6 dl of milk; 100 g butter or margarine; 3 egg yolks; 150 g sugar; 200 g ground poppy seeds; zest of 1 lemon; 1 jar of pitted cherries; 1 packet of vanilla pudding powder; 4 dl milk; 300 ml whipping cream (e.g. Hulala or Millac Gold)

Preparation procedure

Slice the rolls into thin rounds and set aside.
In a saucepan, heat the milk with the butter, remove from the heat and stir in the sugar, poppy seeds, lemon zest and yolks.
Pour this mixture over the rolls, mix and add some of the cherries. Mix everything well.
Grease a round baking pan with butter and transfer the poppy mixture into it. Smooth it well and sprinkle the remaining cherries on the surface.
Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for about 15–20 minutes. Then let cool.
Meanwhile, cook a thick pudding from the milk and pudding powder. Let it cool slightly and pour it over the baked base. Level and let cool again.
Finally, whip the cream until stiff and spread it over the pudding layer. Sprinkle the surface with a little ground poppy seed.

Time required and servings

Total preparation time: approx. 60 minutes

Number of servings: 8

Conclusion

This quick poppy-seed bread pudding with cherry compote is great proof that even simple ingredients can become a family treasure. It is an ideal choice for a weekend afternoon and as a treat for unexpected guests. Moist, fragrant and creamy – it appeals to all generations.