Hot Cross Bun Bread Pudding for 2

Yes, I admit it. I still had some hot cross buns in the freezer from Easter. Lucky for me, because I was able to make this classic dessert for 2. 

The original recipe used 6-8 buns which could still be considered a dessert for 2, but I digress ; ) 

Ingredients:

2 hot cross buns
6 tbsps milk
2 tbsps coconut milk (or heavy cream)
1 egg
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
4 tsps mini chocolate chips
2 tbsps Nutella (optional)

Grease 2 ramekins large enough to hold the buns.

Cut the buns in half and dollop a heaping tablespoon of nutella on each bottom, then sit them in the ramekins.  Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of chocolate chips on each and place the tops on. My ramekins were just the right size for the hot cross buns to sit snugly.

Whisk milk, coconut milk, egg, sugar and vanilla together. Pour slowly over each bun. Add another teaspoon of chocolate chips on top.

Bake at 350 F for 30-35 minutes then dig in!

Adapted from:
http://www.janespatisserie.com/2018/03/30/hot-cross-bun-pudding/