Over the Top Blueberry Bread Pudding
Indulge in the decadence of "Over the Top Blueberry Bread Pudding," a comfort-food classic elevated with bursts of fresh blueberries and rich, creamy custard. Perfectly golden and irresistibly soft, this dessert layers cubes of day-old French or brioche bread with sweet, juicy blueberries, soaked in a mixture of whole milk, heavy cream, vanilla, and a hint of cinnamon. The crowning touch? A drizzle of melted butter and a dusting of powdered sugar for a show-stopping finish. Serve it warm with an optional vanilla sauce for an extra layer of indulgence, making it the ultimate treat for brunches, family gatherings, or simply satisfying your sweet cravings. Ready in just over an hour, this easy yet impressive recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups day-old bread (French or brioche recommended)
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for garnish)
- 1 batch Vanilla Sauce (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
Cut the day-old bread into 1-inch cubes and spread half of the bread cubes evenly in the baking dish.
Sprinkle 1 cup of fresh blueberries over the bread layer, and then top with the remaining bread cubes.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until fully combined.
Gently pour the custard mixture over the bread and blueberries, ensuring all pieces are saturated. Let it sit for 10 minutes to soak.
Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the bread pudding.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of blueberries evenly over the top.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
Allow the bread pudding to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Dust the top with powdered sugar as a garnish and optionally drizzle with warm vanilla sauce for an over-the-top finish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8060 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 254.0 g | 326% | |
| Saturated Fat | 135.0 g | 675% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1486 mg | 495% | |
| Sodium | 10073 mg | 438% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1288.2 g | 468% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.7 g | 167% | |
| Total Sugars | 356.7 g | ||
| Protein | 232.8 g | 466% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.4 mcg | 47% | |
| Calcium | 1525 mg | 117% | |
| Iron | 50.7 mg | 282% | |
| Potassium | 3172 mg | 67% | |
*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.
