Best Bread Pudding Barefoot Contessa Recipes

Barefoot Contessa's Breakfast Bread Pudding image

Provided by Juenessa

Categories Breakfast

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 extra-large eggs (whole eggs)
2 extra-large egg yolks
2 1/2 cups half-and-half
1/3 cup honey
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons orange zest (2 oranges)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 loaf brioche bread
1/2 cup golden raisin
maple syrup, to serve

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole eggs, egg yolks, half-and-half, honey, vanilla, orange zest, and salt.
Set aside.
Slice the brioche loaf into 6 (1-inch) thick pieces.
Lay half brioche slices flat in a 9 by 14 by 2-inch oval baking dish.
Spread the raisins on top of the brioche slices, and place the remaining slices on top.
Make sure that the raisins are between the layers of brioche or they will burn while baking.
Pour the egg mixture over the bread and allow to soak for 15 minutes, pressing down gently.
Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until the pudding puffs up and the custard is set.
Remove from the oven and cool slightly before serving.
**Active prep time does not include allowing the egg and bread mixture to soak for 15 minutes before baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.3, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 233.8, Sodium 194.5, Carbohydrate 22.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 17.5, Protein 7.8

CROISSANT BREAD PUDDING (BAREFOOT CONTESSA) image

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 extra-large whole eggs
8 extra-large egg yolks
5 cups half-and-half
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
6 croissants, preferably stale
1 cup raisins

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole eggs, egg yolks, half-and-half, sugar, and vanilla. Set the custard mixture aside. Slice the croissants in half horizontally. In a 10 by 15 by 2 1/2-inch oval baking dish, distribute the bottoms of the sliced croissants, then add the raisins, then the tops of the croissants (brown side up), being sure the raisins are between the layers of croissants or they will burn while baking. Pour the custard over the croissants and allow to soak for 10 minutes, pressing down gently. Place the pan in a larger one filled with 1-inch of hot water. Cover the larger pan with aluminum foil, tenting the foil so it doesn't touch the pudding. Cut a few holes in the foil to allow steam to escape. Bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for 40 to 45 more minutes or until the pudding puffs up and the custard is set. Remove from the oven and cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.

BREAD PUDDING (BAREFOOT CONTESSA) image

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 extra-large whole eggs
2 extra-large egg yolks
2 1/2 cups half-and-half
1/3 cup honey
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons orange zest (2 oranges)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Brioche loaf
1/2 cup golden raisins
Maple syrup, to serve

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole eggs, egg yolks, half-and-half, honey, vanilla, orange zest, and salt. Set aside. Slice the brioche loaf into 6 (1-inch) thick pieces. Lay half brioche slices flat in a 9 by 14 by 2-inch oval baking dish. Spread the raisins on top of the brioche slices, and place the remaining slices on top. Make sure that the raisins are between the layers of brioche or they will burn while baking. Pour the egg mixture over the bread and allow to soak for 15 minutes, pressing down gently. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until the pudding puffs up and the custard is set. Remove from the oven and cool slightly before serving.