Blueberry Bread Puddings with Lemon Curd

Transform your dessert game with these luscious Blueberry Bread Puddings with Lemon Curd—a sweet and tangy twist on a classic comfort dish. This recipe combines cubes of buttery brioche or challah with bursts of fresh blueberries, all soaked in a creamy custard infused with vanilla and a hint of zesty lemon. Baked to golden perfection in individual ramekins, each pudding emerges tender and irresistibly aromatic. The crowning glory? A generous dollop of velvety lemon curd for a zippy citrus contrast that balances the sweetness beautifully. Perfect for special occasions or an indulgent treat, these puddings can be served warm or at room temperature, finished with a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant touch. With a prep time of just 20 minutes, this easy yet sophisticated dessert is destined to become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 cups (cubed) Day-old bread (such as brioche or challah)
• 1.5 cups Fresh blueberries
• 2 cups Whole milk
• 0.5 cups Heavy cream
• 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 3 Large eggs
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoons Lemon zest
• 2 teaspoons Unsalted butter (for greasing ramekins)
• 0.75 cups Lemon curd
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for garnish, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease 6 individual ramekins (8-ounce) with butter.

Step 2

Place the cubed bread in a large mixing bowl. Add the fresh blueberries and gently toss to distribute evenly.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.

Step 4

Pour the milk mixture over the bread and blueberries. Gently fold until the bread is evenly coated. Let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb.

Step 5

Divide the bread mixture evenly among the prepared ramekins, pressing the mixture down lightly to ensure it fits.

Step 6

Place the ramekins in a large baking dish. Fill the dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins (creating a water bath).

Step 7

Carefully transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the puddings are golden brown and set in the center.

Step 8

Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let them cool slightly. Top each pudding with a dollop of lemon curd.

Step 9

Optional: Dust with powdered sugar before serving for a finishing touch.

Step 10

Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2698.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6504.4

Total Fat 210.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 109.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 1972.1mg	0%
Sodium 7739.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1000.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 41.3g	0%
Total Sugars 418.8g
Protein 186.0g	0%

Vitamin D 334.7IU	0%
Calcium 1499.4mg	0%
Iron 39.7mg	0%
Potassium 2670.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.6%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 60.2%