French Bread Pudding

Vegetarian
Health score
5%
French Bread Pudding
45 min.
8
483kcal

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If you're looking for a delectable dessert that combines ease of preparation with a delightful and comforting flavor, look no further than this exquisite French Bread Pudding. Perfect for serving at family gatherings, holiday feasts, or casual dinner parties, this classic dish brings warmth and a touch of nostalgia to any occasion. The recipe features simple ingredients, many of which you may already have in your pantry, making it an ideal last-minute treat.

The rich, custard-like texture of the pudding is created by soaking stale French bread in a creamy mixture, allowing it to absorb the flavors perfectly. Dried cherries add a burst of sweetness and a hint of tartness that contrasts beautifully with the rich, velvety base. Plus, there's something incredibly satisfying about indulging in a dessert that feels both luxurious and homemade.

Baked to a perfect golden brown and then chilled overnight, this bread pudding is best served warm or at room temperature, with a pitcher of heavy cream to drizzle over each slice. Each serving is not only delicious but also filling, with a wholesome balance of carbohydrates, protein, and just the right amount of sweetness. Whether enjoyed as a comforting end to your meal or as a special treat alongside your morning coffee, this French Bread Pudding is sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds.

Ingredients

  • cup cherries dried
  •  eggs 
  • loaf bread french stale
  • servings heavy cream for serving
  • quart milk 
  • 1.5 cups sugar 
  • tablespoons vanilla extract pure

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Cut bread in 1-inch cubes and place in abowl.
  2. Pour milk over it; let stand for 1 hour.
  3. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Butter thebottom and sides of a 9x13x2-inch ovento-table baking dish.
  4. In another bowl, beat together theeggs, sugar, and vanilla. Stir this into thebread mixture.
  5. Add the dried cherries.
  6. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
  7. Bake on the middle rack of the oven forabout 1 hour and 10 minutes, or untilgolden brown. Cool to room temperature,cover with aluminum foil, and refrigerateovernight.
  8. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutesbefore reheating. Reheat, coveredwith foil, at 325°F for 15 to 20 minutes.
  9. Serve warm or at room temperature. Passa pitcher of cream to moisten.
  10. Per serving: 420 calories, 80gcarbohydrates, 12g protein, 5g fat, 90mg cholesterol
  11. Other

Nutrition Facts

Calories483kcal
Protein10.63%
Fat22.52%
Carbs66.85%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.57
Glycemic Load
48.28
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
12.935652255364%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:483.49kcal
24.17%
Fat:12.1g
18.62%
Saturated Fat:6.43g
40.2%
Carbohydrates:80.83g
26.94%
Net Carbohydrates:78.31g
28.47%
Sugar:54.18g
60.2%
Cholesterol:92.53mg
30.84%
Sodium:376.52mg
16.37%
Alcohol:1.12g
100%
Alcohol %:0.55%
100%
Protein:12.86g
25.71%
Selenium:22.29µg
31.84%
Vitamin B2:0.49mg
28.86%
Vitamin B1:0.43mg
28.75%
Phosphorus:213.54mg
21.35%
Vitamin A:1039.12IU
20.78%
Calcium:205.01mg
20.5%
Folate:69.86µg
17.46%
Iron:2.53mg
14.04%
Manganese:0.28mg
14.02%
Vitamin B12:0.81µg
13.49%
Vitamin B3:2.57mg
12.85%
Vitamin D:1.87µg
12.47%
Fiber:2.53g
10.1%
Vitamin B5:0.9mg
9.01%
Zinc:1.26mg
8.41%
Magnesium:33.62mg
8.4%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
7.99%
Potassium:278.52mg
7.96%
Copper:0.1mg
4.78%
Vitamin E:0.48mg
3.17%
Vitamin K:1.23µg
1.18%
Source:Epicurious