Heavenly Lemon Bread Pudding
Indulge in the zesty delight of Heavenly Lemon Bread Pudding, a fragrant twist on the classic comfort dessert. Perfectly crafted with cubes of buttery brioche or challah, this recipe takes rich custard to new heights by infusing it with freshly grated lemon zest, tangy lemon juice, and a hint of vanilla. Baked to golden perfection, the pudding achieves a luscious, creamy texture with perfectly crisp edges. Finished with a glossy lemon glaze that melds sweetness and citrus, this dessert offers a refreshing burst of flavor in every bite. Simple to prepare in just 15 minutes and ideal for brunch or a post-dinner treat, this lemon bread pudding is as easy to make as it is irresistible.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Day-old bread (such as brioche or challah)
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 4 Large eggs
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon zest
- 0.25 cup Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Cut the day-old bread into 1-inch cubes and place them evenly in the prepared baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined and smooth.
Pour the lemon custard mixture evenly over the cubed bread, ensuring all the bread gets soaked. Lightly press the bread down with a spatula to help it absorb the custard.
Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the custard.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set in the center.
While the bread pudding is baking, prepare the lemon glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice until smooth.
Once the bread pudding is finished baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
Drizzle the lemon glaze over the warm bread pudding and serve. Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of fresh lemon zest for an extra pop of flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8159 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 258.0 g | 331% | |
| Saturated Fat | 134.1 g | 670% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1753 mg | 584% | |
| Sodium | 10606 mg | 461% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1256.1 g | 457% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 48.9 g | 175% | |
| Total Sugars | 487.9 g | ||
| Protein | 229.9 g | 460% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.4 mcg | 47% | |
| Calcium | 1674 mg | 129% | |
| Iron | 51.8 mg | 288% | |
| Potassium | 3031 mg | 64% | |
*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.
