Follow these steps for perfect results
ground cardamom
ground
ground cinnamon
ground
brown sugar
heavy whipping cream
whole milk
naan bread
cut into triangles
unsweetened dried apple rings
cut into pieces
raisins
eggs
egg yolks
orange zest
finely grated
granulated sugar
ground cardamom
ground
salt
water
heavy whipping cream
Toast cardamom and cinnamon in a saucepan over low heat for 2 minutes until fragrant.
Whisk in brown sugar, salt, cream, and milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then remove from heat and cover.
Butter a baking pan.
Stab naan with a knife to create holes and cut into triangles.
Cut apple rings into smaller pieces.
Layer naan, apple rings, and raisins in the buttered pan.
Whisk eggs and egg yolks together.
Gradually whisk warm milk mixture into the eggs.
Add orange zest and stir.
Pour custard over the layered naan and press down. Cover with foil and refrigerate for 8-10 hours.
Make the caramel sauce by whisking sugar, cardamom, and salt in a saucepan with water.
Cook over medium heat without stirring until the liquid is clear and bubbling.
Increase heat and boil until the liquid becomes a deep amber color. Remove from heat.
Slowly pour in cream, stirring until the caramel is frothy and thickened. Let cool.
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Place the covered pudding pan in a larger pan and fill with warm water halfway up the sides.
Bake for 1 hour and 45 minutes, removing the foil halfway through to press down the top layer. Rotate the pan and continue baking.
Check for doneness by ensuring the custard in the center is no longer liquidy.
Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
Slice into squares and serve warm, drizzled with caramel sauce.
Expert advice for the best results
Use high-quality naan bread for the best results.
Adjust the amount of cardamom to your preference.
Make the caramel sauce ahead of time to save time.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Can be assembled the day before and baked the next day.
Serve in individual bowls or on a platter with a generous drizzle of caramel sauce. Garnish with a sprinkle of ground cardamom or a few fresh berries.
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.
Serve with fresh fruit.
The sweetness and acidity complement the bread pudding.
Enhances the cardamom flavor.
Discover the story behind this recipe
A modern take on traditional bread pudding, incorporating Indian flavors.
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