Bread Pudding with Dried Cranberries
Transform dessert into pure comfort with this irresistible Bread Pudding with Dried Cranberries. Crafted with cubes of day-old bread like French or brioche, this classic dessert is elevated by the addition of plump, tangy dried cranberries, which add bursts of sweetness to every bite. A rich custard made from whole milk, heavy cream, and a fragrant blend of vanilla and cinnamon soaks into the bread before it’s baked to golden perfection, creating a luscious, creamy interior with a satisfyingly crisp top layer. Perfect for cozy family dinners or festive holiday gatherings, this recipe is simple to prepare, taking just 15 minutes of prep time. Serve it warm, with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, to truly delight your table. Keywords: bread pudding recipe, dried cranberry dessert, easy bread pudding, holiday desserts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Day-old bread (e.g., French or brioche)
- 1 cup Dried cranberries
- 2.5 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Light brown sugar
- 5 Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter (for greasing the dish)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with the unsalted butter.
Cut the day-old bread into 1-inch cubes and spread them evenly in the prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle the dried cranberries over the bread cubes, ensuring even distribution.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
Slowly pour the custard mixture over the bread and cranberries, pressing down lightly with the back of a spoon to ensure all the bread is soaked. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes to absorb.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let the bread pudding cool slightly before serving.
If desired, dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
508 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.5 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 177 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 344 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.2 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.2 g | ||
| Protein | 10.7 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 160 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 234 mg | 5% | |
*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.
