Goan Poi Bread Pudding with Cardamom and Coconut Milk

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A traditional Goan dessert featuring leftover poi bread soaked in sweetened coconut milk and infused with cardamom for a comforting finish. This Indian-inspired recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, layers Goan poi bread, cubed, coconut milk, whole milk into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 50 min Serves 6 Indian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9x9-inch baking dish with 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 cups coconut milk, 1 cup whole milk, 1 tsp ground cardamom, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
  3. Step 3: Add 4 cups cubed Goan poi bread to the liquid mixture, gently pressing the bread down so it soaks evenly. Let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb the custard.
  4. Step 4: Pour the soaked bread and custard into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped cashews or almonds over the top if using.
  5. Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes until the pudding is set, golden on top, and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.

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