Best Bread Pudding With Dried Cranberries And Bourbon Recipes

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CRANBERRY BREAD PUDDING



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This down-home dessert takes on a touch of elegance when I serve it warm and drizzled with a thin orange custard sauce. It's so pretty that I often make it for dinner guests using either fresh or frozen cranberries. -Margery Richmond, Fort Collins, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

16 slices bread, crusts removed, cubed
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1/4 cup butter, melted
6 large eggs
4 cups whole milk
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
ORANGE CUSTARD SAUCE:
3 large egg yolks
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 orange zest strip (1/4 inch)
1/2 teaspoon orange extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half of the bread cubes, cranberries and orange zest. Repeat layers. Drizzle with butter. , In a large bowl, beat the eggs, milk, 3/4 cup sugar and vanilla until blended; pour over bread mixture. Let stand for 15-30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. , Bake, uncovered, for 65-75 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean., For sauce, in a small heavy saucepan, whisk egg yolks and sugar. Stir in cream and orange zest strip. Cook over low heat about 15-20 minutes or until mixture is just thick enough to coat a metal spoon and a thermometer reads at least 160°, stirring constantly but gently. Do not allow to boil. Immediately transfer to a bowl., Place bowl in an ice-water bath for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in extract. Discard orange zest. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve with bread pudding.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 208mg cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

BOURBON BREAD PUDDING



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A sweet bourbon bread pudding for large get-togethers. My family requests that I bring this every holiday!

Provided by BugNBear

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups milk
½ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
4 large eggs, beaten slightly
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
12 cups dry bread cubes
½ cup raisins
¼ cup finely chopped hazelnuts
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup butter
½ cup bourbon whiskey

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat milk and 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat until butter is completely melted, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Mix sugar, eggs, cinnamon, and salt together in a large mixing bowl with a whisk until well blended. Stir in milk mixture. Stir in bread cubes, raisins, and hazelnuts. Let sit for 5 minutes. Pour into an ungreased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bake, uncovered, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • While pudding is baking, heat brown sugar, 1 cup butter, and bourbon whiskey in a pot over medium heat, stirring constantly, until boiling and sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • Pour sauce over bread pudding when done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.6 calories, Carbohydrate 59.9 g, Cholesterol 97.1 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 388.5 mg, Sugar 46 g

BEST EVER BREAD PUDDING



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The secret to incredible bread pudding with a soft middle and crisp edges starts with leftover dinner rolls. I picked up the rich brown sugar sauce recipe from my friend Kathryn Gartmann. A big drizzle of it takes this dessert over the top and really makes it the best bread pudding ever. -Maria Petrella, Taste of Home Prep Cook

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
2-1/4 cups half-and-half cream
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
20 dinner rolls (1-1/4 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes (18 cups)
3 tablespoons brown sugar
SAUCE:
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup half-and-half cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk together the first 10 ingredients until blended. Gently stir in bread. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. or 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with brown sugar; let stand until bread is softened, about 15 minutes. Bake until puffed and a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes., Meanwhile, for sauce, melt butter in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar; stir until dissolved. Gradually stir in cream. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until thickened, 15-20 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add vanilla, sea salt and baking soda, stirring well. Serve sauce with warm bread pudding.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 calories, Fat 29g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151mg cholesterol, Sodium 540mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

PLAIN AND PERFECT BREAD PUDDING



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter, melted, plus more for the baking dish
2 1/2 cups sourdough bread cubes (1-inch cubes)
2 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla
2 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup lightly packed brown sugar
Whiskey Cream Sauce, recipe follows, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Butter a 9-inch baking dish.
  • Arrange the bread cubes tightly in the prepared baking dish. Beat together the butter, milk, vanilla and eggs in a large bowl. Add the granulated and brown sugars and mix until dissolved. Pour the mixture over the bread.
  • Put the baking dish on a baking sheet. Bake until the crust is golden brown, 55 to 70 minutes. Let rest for 20 minutes before serving.

BOURBON BREAD PUDDING



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Here we go back to New Orleans again, with Bourbon Street flair. Southern bourbon-soaked brioche bread makes a hearty Creole-style dessert. SERVES 10

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter, plus more for greasing
10 cups cubed brioche bread (from a 1-pound loaf)
1 cup chopped pecans
4 cups half-and-half
1 cup whole milk
5 eggs, beaten
1 cup packed dark-brown sugar
3 tablespoons bourbon
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Butter a 13 by 9-inch baking dish, and put the cubed brioche in it. Sprinkle with the pecans.
  • Whisk together the half-and-half, milk, eggs, butter, brown sugar, bourbon, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
  • Pour the custard mixture over the bread in the baking dish, giving the bread a stir to make sure it's coated. Let the pudding sit for 1 hour, so the bread can fully absorb the milk.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Once it is ready, put the dish in the oven and bake for 50 minutes, or until puffy and set. Remove, and let stand 10 minutes before serving. This is absolutely lovely when served with some fresh whipped cream.

BREAD PUDDING



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Provided by Maya Angelou

Categories     Dessert     Bake     Buffet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 loaf stale sliced white bread
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs, beaten
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease with butter 3-quart casserole dish.
  • Butter both sides of bread slices, place on tin foil, and put into oven. Toast slices on both sides.
  • Place raisins in bowl of hot water to plump. Cover, soak for 20 minutes, and drain.
  • Combine sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Mix well.
  • Break up toasted bread, and put in casserole dish. Add drained raisins. Pour egg mixture over bread, and stir.
  • Bake 40 minutes. Serve hot or cold.

BREAD PUDDING WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES



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The use of cranberries instead of raisins & the sauce make this bread pudding recipe a cut above the ordinary. I received this recipe from a friend at church.

Provided by Judy from Hawaii

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups milk, scalded
4 cups bread, in pieces
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 box vanilla pudding mix (not instant)

Steps:

  • Pour hot milk over bread& allow to cool.
  • Add remaining ingredients, mix well.
  • Pour into a buttered 1 1/2 qt casserole Bake one hour at 350F.
  • Sauce: Cook vanilla pudding following directions on box& pour over cooked pudding.
  • Serve warm.

CRANBERRY BREAD PUDDING



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Aromatic, flavorful bread pudding.

Provided by Mike Smith

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups milk
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
¾ cup white sugar
5 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped away
1 ½ French baguettes, cut into 2-inch slices
½ cup golden raisins
1 cup cranberries
2 teaspoons butter

Steps:

  • Whisk milk, cream, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla bean together in a bowl; fold in baguette slices, raisins, and cranberries. Set aside to soak for 40 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 12-inch deep-dish pie dish.
  • Transfer bread mixture to prepared pie dish; remove and discard vanilla bean. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake until until pudding is set and lightly browned, about 15 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.3 calories, Carbohydrate 71.6 g, Cholesterol 187.4 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 881.3 mg, Sugar 32.8 g

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