OVER-THE-TOP BLUEBERRY BREAD PUDDING

Over-the-Top Blueberry Bread Pudding image

This delicious southern blueberry bread pudding boasts out-of-this-world flavor and eye appeal. You just may want to skip the main course and go straight to dessert. It's a favorite for our summer celebrations. -Marilyn Haynes, Sylacauga, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 large eggs
4 cups heavy whipping cream
2 cups sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
SAUCE:
1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine eggs, cream, sugar and vanilla. Stir in blueberries and baking chips. Stir in bread cubes; let stand until bread is softened, about 15 minutes., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving., For sauce, place baking chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over baking chips; whisk until smooth. Serve with bread pudding.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 869 calories, Fat 54g fat (33g saturated fat), Cholesterol 195mg cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 89g carbohydrate (65g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.