CHERRY UPSIDE-DOWN BREAD PUDDING

Cherry Upside-Down Bread Pudding image

I've always loved bread pudding, and I enjoy fixing this for my family on a chilly day. You could use a different flavor of pie filling and omit the chocolate chips to make a completely different dessert. It's always delicious! -Ronna Farley, Rockville, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 loaf (16 ounces) sliced white bread
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
5 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups 2% milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Sweetened whipped cream, optional

Steps:

Place bread slices on ungreased baking sheets. Broil each pan 3-4 in. from heat until golden brown, 1-2 minutes on each side; let cool. Cut into 1-inch pieces; set aside., Spoon pie filling into a greased 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl cream butter and sugar until crumbly. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in milk, cinnamon and vanilla (mixture may appear curdled). Gently stir in chocolate chips and bread cubes; let stand until bread is softened, about 10 minutes. Transfer to slow cooker., Cook, covered, on low until set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 2-3/4-3-1/4 hours. Serve warm, with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 305mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.