This delightful bread dessert is a personal favorite, and I can’t wait to share this quick and easy recipe with you. From my kitchen to yours, get ready for a sweet treat that will warm your heart.
Bread desserts are perfect for any time you crave something indulgent yet simple. With just a handful of ingredients and a few minutes, you can create a dish that feels both comforting and luxurious.
Follow this step-by-step guide and bring this delicious dessert to life. Trust me, your taste buds are in for a treat!
What Is Bread Dessert
Bread dessert is a rich and indulgent Indian dessert made with fried bread slices topped with thickened milk. The dish is popular for its creamy texture, fragrant spices, and luxurious taste.
Normally the topping is made with milk, custard mixture, sugar, and nuts. It adds a velvety texture that complements the bread’s crunch.
You can elevate the dessert by furnishing it with slivered almonds, and pistachios. Bread dessert is a perfect harmony of flavors and textures, which makes it a highlight at festive occasions and celebrations. You can make it even when you don’t have enough time to serve your guests.
How To Make Bread Dessert
This quick and delicious bread dessert combines simple ingredients into a creamy, sweet delight. You need to start by cutting four slices of bread into bite-sized pieces after cutting the edges.
Then, prepare a custard by mixing ¼ cup of milk with 2 teaspoons of custard powder. Now, in a pan, heat 2 cups of milk with a pinch of salt and ⅓ cup of sugar, then stir until the sugar dissolves. Bring it to a boil and gradually add the custard mixture. You need to stir continuously until it thickens. At this moment add a tablespoon of chopped nuts to enhance the flavor.
Meanwhile, fry the bread bites over medium-low heat until golden brown on both sides. Place the crispy bread pieces on a plate and pour the custard milk over them.
Yee the simple yet indulgent dessert is ready to serve and enjoy!
Bread Dessert Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 Bread slices
- ¼ cup of milk
- 2 teaspoons of custard powder
- 2 cups of milk
- A pinch of salt
- ⅓ cup of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of nuts
- Cooking oil as per necessity
Directions
- First of all, take 4 bread slices then cut the edges of them. Now them into bite sizes.
- Now take ¼ cup of milk and add 2 teaspoons of custard powder. You need to mix it well and keep it aside.
- Then, take a cooking pan and pour 2 cups of milk in it. Then add a pinch of salt and ⅓ cup of sugar to the milk. Mix the sugar well until it dissolves.
- Now boil the milk, then pour the custard mixture into it, and boil again.
- Keep stirring constantly until the custard thickens.
- Once it thickens, add 1 tablespoon of nuts. Then, turn off the heat and let it cool completely.
- Now, pour some cooking oil into a frypan. Then heat the oil on medium to low flame and pour all the bread bites on the frying pan and fry them.
- Once one side of the bread came brown color then flip the other side of the bread bites. Remove them all from the pan when they turn golden color.
- Now keep the fried bread bites on a nice plate. Then pour the custard milk on the top of the bread bites. Congratulations, now you can indulge your mouth with this amazing quick dessert.
Side Dishes Are a Perfect Match with Bread Dessert
Side dishes can complement this bread dessert and enhance the overall dining experience. My Mom loves sliced berries, bananas, or mangoes to add natural sweetness and balance the richness of the dessert.
You can have a scoop of vanilla or pistachio ice cream which creates a delightful contrast with warm bread desserts. If you are into tangy flavor, try a dollop of flavored or plain yogurt to balance sweetness with tanginess.
A drizzle of chocolate pairs perfectly with fried bread treats. Also, you can have a pair with a warm beverage for a complete and comforting treat.
Chef’s Tips
- Always try to use slightly stale bread. It absorbs flavors better and prevents the dessert from becoming too soggy.
- Lightly toasting bread before frying can reduce oil absorption and enhance flavor.
- Try to use ghee instead of oil for authentic richness and aroma.
- Experiment with flavors like orange zest, chocolate chips, or coconut shavings for a unique touch.
- You can combine soft custards with crunchy toppings like nuts or caramelized sugar.