HOT CROSS BUN AND BUTTER PUDDING

This is the ultimate Easter dessert Preheat your oven to 180 deg C. Slice 4 hot cross buns in half and spread with butter and return the tops to the buns . Beat 4 eggs together with 1 tsp of vanilla essence and 150gm of castor sugar , until pale . Pour 600 ml of milk and 400ml of cream into a saucepan , gently heat , stirring with a wooden spoon . Now add the egg mixture , whisking to combine , until a custard forms . remove from heat . Add 200 gm of chocolate chips to the custard . Place the buttered hot crossed buns into an ovenproof dish , pour over the the custard mix , set aside for 20 minutes so the custard mix can soak into the buns . Place the ovenproof dish insde a larger pan filled half way with water . Sprinkle the top of the buns with the zest of 1 orange . Place the the water lined dish in the oven and bake for 45 minutes .