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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast and Brunch

    Filipino Bread Pudding — Easy Simple Recipe!

    by Jolina | Published: September 4, 2017 | Last Updated: January 24, 2025 | 45 Comments
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    Filipino bread pudding is an easy and delicious way to use stale or leftover bread. Just add eggs and milk for a special breakfast treat. Or drizzle with caramel sauce for a fab dessert!

    (Check out this collection of the best Filipino bread recipes.)

    Pinoy bread pudding on a plate.
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    Why you’ll love making this Filipino recipe for bread pudding
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    More Filipino breakfast recipes
    Filipino Bread Pudding

    Filipinos are really good at repurposing leftovers. 

    Lechon becomes lechon paksiw. Giniling becomes tortang talong. And stale bread becomes bread pudding.

    It’s easy to make, tender and creamy, not too sweet, delicious!

    Let’s get to it.

    Why you’ll love making this Filipino recipe for bread pudding

    Freshly baked bread pudding on a serving platter.

    There are different ways of making pudding from leftover bread and I’m sure Filipino style is one of the easiest and simplest.

    • Simple ingredients. There’s nothing fancy here, just pantry staples like eggs and milk.
    • No-fail recipe. This recipe is straightforward and super simple, even non-bakers can do it with confidence.
    • Easy to customize. When we make bread pudding, we keep it simple but you can certainly customize by adding mix-ins like raisins and other dried fruit, or drizzling with condensed milk or salted caramel sauce.
    • Tastes like home. Most important of all, for me anyway, this tastes exactly like how I remember my grandma’s and mom’s bread pudding tasted like. And that’s always a win!

    How to make

    Ingredients for Filipino bread pudding with text overlay.
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    Making Filipino bread pudding is so easy.

    Ingredients

    The full ingredient list is in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. Some things to note:

    • Bread — Filipino bread pudding is traditionally made with white loaf bread or sandwich bread (called tasty bread in the Philippines) but you can also use brioche, dinner rolls and even pandesal. I would avoid using hard crusty bread because it will affect the creaminess of the custard.
    • Condensed milk — there’s no added sugar in this recipe. We sweeten the bread pudding with condensed milk. You can add sugar to taste, if you like. Or simply drizzle more condensed milk before serving.
    • Evaporated milk — we always use evaporated milk when making this bread pudding Filipino recipe but you can also use whole milk.

    Baking Tools

    I use 2 7×3 inch baking dishes. I find that the pudding bakes better in a glass dish than a metal pan.

    If you don’t have this specific size, you can use a square baking dish. You’ll just need to watch your baking time more closely.

    I don’t recommend a 9×13 inch rectangular baking dish because your pudding will come out too thin.

    Step-by-step photos

    Preheat your oven to 350F and grease your baking dish with baking spray or softened butter. Set aside.

    Cubed bread in a bowl.

    In a large bowl, place your cubed bread and set aside.

    Custard mixture in a bowl.

    In another large bowl, whisk the rest of the ingredients until incorporated.

    Bread and custard in a bowl.

    Pour the mixture over your bread.  Make sure the bread pieces are completely soaked. Let sit for 3-5 minutes to allow the bread to soak all the batter.

    Bread pudding mixture in a bowl.

    When ready, stir and press down on the mixture to help break down the bread even more.

    Bread pudding custard mixture in baking dish.

    Transfer to your baking dish and cover the top with aluminum foil. Place your dish in a roasting pan and put the roasting pan in your preheated oven. Fill the roasting pan with hot water until it reaches about halfway up the side of your baking dish. 

    Freshly baked Filipino bread pudding in baking dish.

    Bake for 45-60 minutes or until a toothpick or tester comes out clean. You can remove the aluminum foil towards the end of baking. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Run a sharp knife around the edges of your pan to loosen the pudding before inverting into a platter to serve. Enjoy!

    Expert baking tips

    Bread pudding with coffee.

    Easy, right? Here are more tips for perfect pinoy bread pudding every time.

    • Use the right kind of bread. While you can technically use any kind of bread, the best ones for bread pudding are the soft kind like sandwich bread, brioche or rolls. 
    • Allow enough time for the bread to soak. Slice your bread into cubes and ensure each piece is covered in your custard mixture.
    • Use a water bath. Similar to how leche flan and ube flan cake are made, we place our bread pudding in a water bath for the creamiest texture.

    Recipe FAQs

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    Can I make bread pudding without an oven?


    Yes, you can! If you don’t have an oven, you can steam the bread pudding on low heat for an hour or until set. 

    How can I customize the recipe?


    There are many ways to customize this Filipino bread pudding recipe. Some ideas include:

    – Adding raisins, cranberries and other dried fruit into the mixture.
    – You can add chocolate chips too!
    – Adding your favorite spices, like cinnamon.
    – Drizzling with caramel sauce, chocolate syrup or condensed milk before serving.
    – Spreading with coco jam or ube butter.
    – Topping with whipped cream or ice cream for the ultimate sweet treat.

    How do I store bread pudding?


    Store bread pudding in a covered container in the fridge. It should keep for up to 5 days. To serve, heat for a few seconds in the microwave until heated through.

    It’s also delicious chilled!

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      Champorado Recipe (Filipino Chocolate Rice Porridge)
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      Filipino Taho Recipe
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    We hope you like this easy bread pudding Filipino-style. It’s a childhood favorite and one of the many Filipino comfort food we love making. Wonderful with tsokolate!

    It’s also perfect for special occasions like Mother’s Day and Christmas, or just to make your mornings extra special.

    Happy baking!

    Did you make this simple Filipino bread pudding recipe? I’d love to hear all about it! Leave a comment or a star rating below. You can also tag me on Instagram or Facebook. I’d love to see your creations!

    You can also find me on Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube.

    A slice of Filipino bread pudding on a plate.

    Filipino Bread Pudding

    Author: Jolina
    Filipino bread pudding is an easy and delicious way to use stale or leftover bread. Just add eggs and milk for a special breakfast treat. Or drizzle with caramel sauce for a fab dessert!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
    Cuisine Filipino
    Servings 16 servings
    Calories 41 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 8 slices white loaf sandwich bread cubed (the smaller, the better)
    • 5 pieces large eggs beaten
    • 1 14-oz can condensed milk
    • 1 12-oz can evaporated milk
    • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
    • ¼ tsp salt

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 350F and grease your baking dish with baking spray or softened butter. Set aside.
    • In a large bowl, place your cubed bread and set aside.
      8 slices white loaf sandwich bread
      Cubed bread in a bowl.
    • In another large bowl, whisk the rest of the ingredients until incorporated.
      5 pieces large eggs, 1 14-oz can condensed milk, 1 12-oz can evaporated milk, 1 tbsp vanilla extract, ¼ tsp salt
      Custard mixture in a bowl.
    • Pour the mixture over your bread.  Make sure the bread pieces are completely soaked.
      Bread and custard in a bowl.
    • Let sit for 3-5 minutes to allow the bread to soak all the batter.
    • When ready, stir and press down on the mixture to help break down the bread even more.
      Bread pudding mixture in a bowl.
    • Transfer to your baking dish and cover the top with aluminum foil.
      Bread pudding custard mixture in baking dish.
    • Place your dish in a roasting pan and put the roasting pan in your preheated oven.
    • Fill the roasting pan with hot water until it reaches about halfway up the side of your baking dish. 
    • Bake for 45-60 minutes or until a toothpick or tester comes out clean. You can remove the aluminum foil towards the end of baking.
    • Remove from heat and allow to cool. 
      Freshly baked Filipino bread pudding in baking dish.
    • Run a sharp knife around the edges of your pan to loosen the pudding before inverting into a platter to serve. Enjoy!
      Freshly baked bread pudding on a serving platter.

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    Notes

    1. The pudding will deflate as it cools. This is expected.
    2. You can also steam the pudding — steam on low heat for about an hour or until set.
    3. See post for more baking tips, substitutions, FAQs and step-by-step photos.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 41kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 103mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg

    Nutritional information are estimates only.

    Tried this recipe? Leave a star rating today!Also tag @iamtheunlikelybaker I’d love to see your creations.

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    Comments

    1. Jenny

      September 11, 2017 at 10:34 am

      This is totally my kind of breakfast! Chocolate in the morning makes everything right and love the Kahlua addition

      Reply
      • Jolina

        September 15, 2017 at 8:21 pm

        Hi Jenny! How’s it going? Hard to go wrong with chocolate in the morning, yes? 🙂 Happy Friday!

        Reply
    2. Claire Santiago

      September 08, 2017 at 11:36 pm

      I love pecans. They add a unique taste to every dish. I am sure this is a level up chocolate bread pudding because of the pecans. The recipe is a must-try for family’s snacks or desserts.

      Reply
    3. Ali Rost

      September 07, 2017 at 9:20 pm

      This looks like another keeper of a recipe! I have a bread pudding recipe that my friends beg me to make, but it’s the “stand over the stove and your friends wonder where your host is” version. This way I can participate in the fun too instead of slaving over a stove the entire time. (ps: love the addition of Kahlua!) x

      Reply
      • Jolina

        September 10, 2017 at 6:05 pm

        Haha I know those kinds of recipes 🙂 Bet it’s delicious!

        Reply
    4. Jennifer L

      September 07, 2017 at 7:03 pm

      Oh my gosh I’m still salivating by how good this bread pudding looks. I’m so use to the traditional bread pudding that I would never have thought to add chocolate and kahlua to the mix. How sinfully delicious that is. I’m giving this a def try for fall.

      Reply
      • Jolina

        September 10, 2017 at 6:05 pm

        You get dessert for breakfast!

        Reply
    5. Elena

      September 07, 2017 at 4:28 pm

      You got me at chocolate. This looks amazing and delicious at the same time. I would love to try it, I have all the ingredients so I can surprise my husband. He has a sweet tooth too.

      Reply
      • Jolina

        September 10, 2017 at 6:06 pm

        Nice! Hope you guys like it! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Ellie

      September 07, 2017 at 10:18 am

      Uhh yes please! Kahlua and chocolate pudding… I’m there! I’ve not had bread pudding in years, t was always such a great, traditional pudding in The UK and a good way to use up old bread and pastries (like chocolate croissants). I’ll have to try to make this s for my Husband as he’s never tried it before.

      Reply
    7. Cole Nemeth

      September 07, 2017 at 9:35 am

      I’ve never actually had this before, but it sounds really good! Anything with pecans and chocolate is a winner in my books

      Reply
      • Jolina

        September 10, 2017 at 6:07 pm

        I agree! Chocolate and pecans make such an awesome combo.

        Reply
    8. Carol Cassara

      September 07, 2017 at 8:30 am

      I can imagine how flavorful this dessert is! I love that I can make it at home and not worry about making a mistake. It looks so good and decadent!

      Reply
    9. John

      September 07, 2017 at 8:06 am

      Oh wow! This looks heavenly, I can’t believe it’s a breakfast. I think if I ate that for breakfast, I’d have to go back to bed lol. Thank you for sharing, Jolina!

      Reply
      • Jolina

        September 10, 2017 at 6:08 pm

        Haha that’s why we only usually make this on weekends so that going back to bed is an acceptable option 🙂 You’re welcome John!

        Reply
    10. Pooja Sharma

      September 07, 2017 at 6:43 am

      This looks so delicious. This sure is going to be my next cheat meal. The ingredient list is so easily available and it looks easy to make too

      Reply
    11. Calleigh Keibler

      September 07, 2017 at 5:07 am

      5 stars
      I tried this bread pudding at home, and it was outstanding. It’s one of my favorites – adding the liqueur flavor sauce makes this dessert something decadent.

      Reply
      • Jolina

        September 10, 2017 at 6:10 pm

        It’s super decadent, a nice morning treat 🙂 Glad you liked it!

        Reply
    12. Odette

      September 06, 2017 at 2:55 pm

      As a self-proclaimed chocoholic and lover of bread, I fully approve of this recipe. It sounds so decadent, it’s definitely a treat for special occasions.

      Reply
      • Jolina

        September 10, 2017 at 6:12 pm

        Yay! Glad to receive your seal of approval 🙂 It’s definitely a rich, decadent pudding!

        Reply
    13. Jessica Hughes

      September 06, 2017 at 2:46 pm

      You had me at chocolate and Kahlua! This looks so fantastic that I am drooling over your pictures. Can’t wait to give it a try.

      Reply
    14. Aditi

      September 06, 2017 at 11:20 am

      OMG, this dessert looks so delectable. I have been looking for something new to try and this recipe comes right in time, I’ll definitely give it a try soon. thanks for sharing! 🙂

      Reply
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