Pudina tal-ħobż

This simple, yet flavorful Maltese dessert couples soaked pieces of bread with eggs, cocoa, nuts, and dried fruit. The combination is usually seasoned with orange zest and various spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg before it is baked until firm. Since Malta was a British colony, it is believed that pudina is a variation of the classic British bread pudding. The dessert can be enjoyed lukewarm or well-chilled, and it is usually served sliced and paired with coffee.