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8 slices of white bread
3 ripe pears
25g raisins
200ml of milk
60g butter
2 free-range eggs
35 grams demerara sugar
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
15 grams demerara sugar extra
From Slovakia comes the Zeml'ovka, it is a super delicious breadpudding. Traditionally it is made with apples, raisins and cinnamon, sometimes it's made with pears for a change. The Slovakians like it best with a cup of strong coffee. Eat Zeml'ovka warm from the oven, then it tastes best. The mini-monsters enjoy the pudding very much, as do we!
How to make Zeml'ovka
Measure the milk and butter and place them in a saucepan.
Bring it to a boil, stir and let it cool.
Weigh the sugar, break the eggs and grate the nutmeg.
Put all ingredients together into the mixer and beat.
Beat the egg mixture until it's frothy and airy.
Peel and core the pears then slice them.
Combine the two mixtures until frothy.
Preheat the oven to 180°C and rip the bread to shreds
Grease a cake tin lightly.
Lay the bread in it, overlapping.
Sprinkle the raisins on it.
Place the pear slices on top.
Pour the mixture over the pears.
Sprinkle the extra sugar on top.
Bake the pudding in 35 minutes golden.
Allow the Zeml'ovka to cool on a wire rack.
Eat this delicious Slovakian bread pudding together with a cup of strong coffee.
Dobrú chut!