Pudina tal-Ħobż

This straightforward yet delectable Maltese treat combines soaked bread with eggs, chocolate, almonds, and dried fruit. Before being cooked until hard, the mixture is generally seasoned with orange zest and different spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg. Pudina is said to be a version of the typical British bread pudding because Malta was formerly a British colony. The dessert is normally served sliced and coupled with coffee, and it can be eaten warm or cold.

Pudina tal-ob is a family recipe that has been passed down through the years. Because so many individuals prepare it in so many various ways, it's impossible to locate a standardized recipe. Sugar, margarine, drinking chocolate powder, and cocoa powder are common ingredients in bread pudding. Grated lemon and orange zest, sultanas, currants, and a few more spices all contribute to the rich, hearty pudding's zing.