By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 10
664 cal · 60 min
Irish Soda Bread Pudding
Recipe GLPRa4e10a57ae3b93
A warm, comforting custard-based bread pudding made with cubed Irish soda bread, melted butter, and a rich egg and cream mixture. This classic dessert is baked until golden and set, with a tender crumb throughout. Serves 10 people with a total preparation and cooking time of about 60 minutes.
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Ingredients
12 cups Irish soda bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
Half and half
1 cup Granulated sugar
3 Large eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Kosher salt
Directions
Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Arrange the soda bread cubes evenly in the prepared baking dish.
Drizzle the melted butter over the bread cubes and toss gently to coat.
In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until well combined and pale, about 2–3 minutes.
Add the half and half, vanilla extract, and a pinch of kosher salt to the egg mixture and whisk until smooth.
Pour the custard mixture slowly and evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring all pieces are moistened. Let sit for 10–15 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the liquid.
Transfer the baking dish to the oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. The internal temperature should reach 160°F.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5–10 minutes before serving warm.
Comments
Irish soda bread is a specialty item not stocked regularly at Charlotte-area chains like Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Walmart, or ALDI—you'll likely need to visit a dedicated Irish bakery or specialty grocer, adding a real cost in time and planning to a weeknight. The ingredient list is otherwise straightforward pantry staples, and at roughly $1.50–$2.00 per serving the cost is moderate, but that soda bread sourcing matters. The stated 60 minutes is honest if your soda bread is already baked, though you should expect closer to 75 if you're starting from scratch; as written, this assumes a make-ahead component. This is a fussy dessert that demands constant oven attention and won't reheat well—it's best same-night—so it works for a planned dinner rather than a rescue weeknight meal.
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