Cranberry Bread Pudding
Transform your leftover bread into a show-stopping dessert with this luscious Cranberry Bread Pudding! Featuring cubes of rich, day-old challah or brioche soaked in a creamy custard spiced with vanilla and cinnamon, this recipe is elevated by bursts of tart cranberries that perfectly balance the sweetness. Baked to golden perfection, this cozy dessert is easy to prepare and requires minimal prep time, making it perfect for holiday gatherings or a comforting weeknight treat. Serve it warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream for an irresistible finale to any meal. With its combination of festive flavors and rustic appeal, this cranberry bread pudding is destined to become a favorite addition to your dessert repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups day-old bread (such as challah or brioche)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for greasing the pan)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with the unsalted butter.
Cut the day-old bread into 1-inch cubes and add them to the greased baking dish.
Sprinkle the cranberries evenly over the bread cubes.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, milk, heavy cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until fully combined.
Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread and cranberries, ensuring all the bread is soaked.
Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the custard.
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Optional: Dust the top with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1076 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.3 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.9 g | 109% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 221 mg | 74% | |
| Sodium | 1334 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 151.0 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.4 g | ||
| Protein | 28.5 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 237 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 410 mg | 9% | |
*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.
