Description
This Bread Pudding with Raspberries is a comforting dessert that features soft, custardy bread soaked in a rich vanilla cream mixed with bursts of fresh raspberries. It’s simple to prepare, uses basic pantry ingredients, and offers a creamy, fruity delight perfect for breakfast, dessert, or brunch.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 cups stale brioche or challah bread, cut into cubes
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread and Raspberries: Cut stale bread into cubes and lightly toast them in the oven or on a skillet until golden to prevent sogginess. Gently rinse and pat dry fresh raspberries to preserve their shape and freshness.
- Whisk the Custard Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, milk, heavy cream, and a pinch of cinnamon until fully combined and smooth. This mixture soaks into the bread, creating a rich custardy texture.
- Combine Bread and Raspberries with Custard: Place toasted bread cubes in a greased baking dish and scatter raspberries evenly throughout. Pour the custard mixture over the bread and raspberries, pressing down gently to ensure all bread absorbs the liquid.
- Let it Rest: Allow the dish to sit for at least 20 minutes or refrigerate for a couple of hours so the bread soaks and flavors meld beautifully before baking.
- Bake Until Golden: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45-55 minutes until the custard is set and the top is golden and slightly crisp. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving to deepen the flavors.
Notes
- Use slightly stale bread to ensure better custard absorption without the pudding falling apart.
- Distribute raspberries evenly to avoid sogginess and ensure raspberry bursts in every bite.
- Longer custard soaking time results in a more tender, custard-rich pudding.
- The pudding should be mostly firm with a slight jiggle in the center when done baking.
- Serve warm for the best creamy and comforting experience.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: bread pudding, raspberries, dessert, custard, easy dessert, fruit dessert, comfort food