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Cranberry Pecan Bread Pudding

Cranberry Pecan Bread Pudding

Delight in this Cranberry Pecan Bread Pudding, a warm and comforting dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups day-old bread, cubed Toast if needed
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 4 large eggs
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.5 cup chopped pecans
  • 0.5 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • Maple syrup or caramel sauce for drizzling (optional)

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Cube 6 cups of day-old bread into bite-sized pieces. Toast if needed.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together heavy cream, milk, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon.
  3. Add the bread cubes to the custard mixture and stir to coat. Let soak for 20 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a baking dish.
  5. Pour soaked bread mixture into the dish. Top with cranberries and pecans.
  6. Drizzle with melted butter.
  7. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until custard is set and top is golden.
  8. Serve warm with optional drizzle of maple syrup or caramel.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 6gFat: 24g

Notes

This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or special occasions. Feel free to experiment with different nuts or fruits for variations.

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