Hot cross bun & butter pudding

• pot double cream↗300ml ml
• milk↗600ml ml
• eggs↗4
• golden caster sugar↗100g g
• vanilla↗1 ½ tsp tsp

  essence

• hot cross buns8
• soft butter40g g
• marzipan100g g

  cubed

• chunky marmalade↗3 tbsp tbsp
• icing sugar↗

  for dusting

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 170C/150C fan/gas 3. Warm the cream and milk in a pan over a gentle heat. Whisk the eggs, sugar and vanilla together with a fork in a large bowl, then gradually add the warm cream mixture.

2. 2

   Halve the hot cross buns and spread with the butter. Arrange in a large shallow ovenproof dish (approx 25 x 32cm), dot with the marzipan and brush the marmalade on top.

3. 3

   Pour over the cream mixture and set aside to soak for 15 mins. Press the buns down into the custard mixture as they soften.

4. 4

   Bake for 50 mins until set, then remove and allow to stand for 10 mins. Dust lightly with icing sugar and serve while still warm.