Hawaiian Bread Pudding Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 cups Hawaiian sweet bread cubed (preferably a day old for the best texture)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (to coat bread cubes lightly)
• 4 large eggs, beaten
• 2 cups whole milk (for rich creaminess)
• 1 cup heavy cream (to enhance custard texture)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained (for tropical zest)
• 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut (to sprinkle inside and on top)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for warmth)
• Powdered sugar (for dusting) (after baking)
• Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional but recommended)