Bluewater Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce

Vegetarian
Health score
3%
Bluewater Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce
45 min.
8
847kcal

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Indulge in the delightful experience of Bluewater Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce, a dessert that promises to be the star of any gathering. This vegetarian treat is not only rich in flavor but also incredibly satisfying, making it a perfect choice for those who appreciate the art of comfort food. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can easily whip up this decadent dish for your family or friends.

Imagine the warm, gooey texture of freshly baked bread pudding, infused with the rich notes of dark rum and the sweetness of dark brown sugar. Each bite is complemented by the subtle warmth of ground nutmeg and the delightful burst of dried currants, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. Topped with a luscious caramel sauce that you can prepare in advance, this dessert is sure to impress even the most discerning of guests.

Whether served warm or at room temperature, Bluewater Bread Pudding is a versatile dessert that can be enjoyed on any occasion. Its creamy custard base, combined with the comforting essence of good-quality white bread, makes it a nostalgic favorite that evokes memories of home and family gatherings. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this exquisite dessert that is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the taste buds!

Ingredients

  • cup plus light
  • pound brown sugar dark
  • 0.5 cup rum dark
  • 0.5 cup currants dried
  • large egg yolks 
  • large eggs 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground nutmeg 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • cup sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted room temperature
  • tablespoon vanilla extract 
  • cup whipping cream 
  • 12 slices bread white trimmed
  • 2.5 cups milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • sieve
  • baking pan
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Whisk all ingredients in heavy large saucepan to blend.
  2. Whisk over medium-high heat until beginning to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until sauce is thick enough to coat spoon, whisking occasionally, about 25 minutes. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Cool. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over low heat before serving.)
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 11x7-inch glass baking dish.
  4. Combine milk, cream, sugar, eggs, egg yolks, vanilla, nutmeg, and salt in large bowl; whisk to blend well.
  5. Spread 1 side of each bread slice with butter. Arrange 6 slices, buttered side up, in single layer in prepared dish, trimming to fit.
  6. Sprinkle with currants. Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
  7. Pour custard through sieve over bread in dish.
  8. Let stand 15 minutes, occasionally pressing bread into custard.
  9. Place pudding in dish in 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan.
  10. Pour enough hot water into pan to come halfway up sides of pudding dish.
  11. Place in oven.
  12. Bake pudding until set in center and golden on top, about 45 minutes.
  13. Remove pudding from water bath.
  14. Serve warm or at room temperature with warm caramel sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories847kcal
Protein5.66%
Fat25.46%
Carbs68.88%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.98
Glycemic Load
39.82
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
13.641304244166%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:847.01kcal
42.35%
Fat:23.62g
36.34%
Saturated Fat:12.88g
80.52%
Carbohydrates:143.77g
47.92%
Net Carbohydrates:142.5g
51.82%
Sugar:125.2g
139.11%
Cholesterol:238.85mg
79.62%
Sodium:339.11mg
14.74%
Alcohol:5.57g
100%
Alcohol %:2.12%
100%
Protein:11.81g
23.62%
Selenium:24.72µg
35.32%
Calcium:279.86mg
27.99%
Vitamin B2:0.43mg
25.4%
Phosphorus:232.56mg
23.26%
Vitamin B1:0.3mg
20.32%
Vitamin A:956.63IU
19.13%
Folate:68.65µg
17.16%
Manganese:0.33mg
16.25%
Vitamin D:2.35µg
15.68%
Vitamin B12:0.86µg
14.28%
Iron:2.55mg
14.19%
Vitamin B5:1.28mg
12.84%
Potassium:380.73mg
10.88%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.72%
Vitamin B3:2.12mg
10.62%
Zinc:1.49mg
9.91%
Magnesium:33.97mg
8.49%
Copper:0.14mg
6.81%
Vitamin E:1.01mg
6.72%
Fiber:1.27g
5.09%
Vitamin K:2.05µg
1.96%
Source:Epicurious