Strawberries and Cream Bread Pudding
Indulge in the luscious, comforting flavors of Strawberries and Cream Bread Pudding, a decadent dessert that transforms simple pantry staples into a show-stopping masterpiece. This recipe combines buttery cubes of French bread with sweet, juicy strawberries, all soaked in a rich custard made from heavy cream, whole milk, and a hint of vanilla and cinnamon. Baked to golden perfection, the pudding boasts a crisp top layer with a soft and moist center bursting with fruity sweetness. Perfect for brunch, holidays, or a cozy treat, it’s served warm with a dollop of whipped cream and a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant finish. Easy to prepare in under an hour, this dessert is your go-to for crowd-pleasing decadence with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups French bread
- 2 cups Fresh strawberries
- 4 large Eggs
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 for serving Whipped cream (optional)
- 1 for dusting Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Cut the French bread into 1-inch cubes and spread them evenly in the prepared baking dish.
Hull and slice the fresh strawberries, then scatter them over the bread cubes.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until fully combined.
Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread and strawberries, ensuring the bread is fully saturated.
Gently press the bread pieces down into the custard with the back of a spoon to help absorb the liquid.
Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the custard.
Dot the top of the pudding with small pieces of unsalted butter for extra richness.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set in the center.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Serve warm with whipped cream and a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3016 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 216.3 g | 277% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.7 g | 618% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1331 mg | 444% | |
| Sodium | 549 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 201.1 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 191.1 g | ||
| Protein | 35.7 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.8 mcg | 34% | |
| Calcium | 488 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1118 mg | 24% | |
*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.
