Chocolate Orange Hot Cross Bun Pudding

For the crème anglaise, warm the milk, cream, vanilla extract and orange zest in a pan then leave to infuse for an hour

Slice the hot cross buns into 1cm thick slices and spread each with butter

Overlap the slices, butter side up around the edge of a 22cm/9inch diameter flan dish, then sprinkle over some brown sugar, cinnamon and chopped chocolate before repeating in the centre

Whisk the egg and yolks with the sugar in a separate bowl  

Reheat the infused milk until it’s boiling then slowly pour it over egg mix while whisking constantly

Pour over the crème anglaise over the hot cross buns then leave to stand for at least 30 minutes before baking. Can also be prepared day in advance, covered and stored in the fridge until needed.

Preheat the oven to 180°C

Place the dish into a roasting tray then add enough water to come a third of the way up the side of the dish then place into the oven for about 20-30 minutes or until the custard is just set and the top is browned

Serve with crème fraiche, mascarpone or ice-cream