Pear Bread Pudding
Transform your dessert repertoire with this sumptuous Pear Bread Pudding, a perfect blend of comfort and sophistication. This easy-to-make recipe combines the sweetness of ripe pears with tender cubes of day-old bread, baked to perfection in a rich, spiced custard infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. The result is a golden-brown, aromatic pudding that's delightfully soft on the inside with a hint of caramelized edges. Ready in just over an hour, this crowd-pleasing dessert is ideal for brunch gatherings, family dinners, or holiday feasts. Garnish with a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant finish, and enjoy this warm, satisfying treat as the ultimate cozy indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Bread (day-old or stale, cubed)
- 2 cups Pears (ripe, peeled, cored, and diced)
- 3 Eggs
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter (for greasing the dish)
- 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with unsalted butter.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed bread and diced pears. Toss gently to mix and transfer to the greased baking dish, spreading evenly.
In another bowl, whisk the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread and pears, pressing down lightly with a spatula to ensure all bread pieces are soaked.
Let the bread mixture sit for 15 minutes to fully absorb the custard.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set in the center. A toothpick inserted in the middle should come out clean.
Remove the bread pudding from the oven and let it cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Optional: Dust with powdered sugar before serving for a touch of sweetness and presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5112 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 158.3 g | 203% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.4 g | 382% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 888 mg | 296% | |
| Sodium | 5885 mg | 256% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 771.9 g | 281% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.2 g | 144% | |
| Total Sugars | 288.9 g | ||
| Protein | 133.0 g | 266% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.7 mcg | 43% | |
| Calcium | 1749 mg | 135% | |
| Iron | 40.1 mg | 223% | |
| Potassium | 2781 mg | 59% | |
*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.
