BREAD PUDDING WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE SAUCE

Bread Pudding with White Chocolate Sauce image

A delectable white chocolate sauce is the crowning touch on servings of this comforting cinnamon bread pudding.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings (1-1/2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

16 slices cinnamon bread, crusts removed, cubed
1 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup white baking chips
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup butter, melted
6 eggs, lightly beaten
4 cups 2% milk
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
SAUCE:
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter
8 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped

Steps:

In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half of the bread cubes, cranberries, vanilla chips and pecans. Repeat layers. Drizzle with butter. , In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, 3/4 cup sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and allspice until blended; pour over bread mixture. Let stand for 15-30 minutes. , Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 55-65 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cover loosely with foil during the last 15 minutes if top browns too quickly., In a small saucepan, bring cream and butter to a boil. Add chocolate and remove from the heat (do not stir). Let stand for 5 minutes; whisk until smooth. Serve with warm bread pudding.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 calories, Fat 29g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 153mg cholesterol, Sodium 300mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.