ULTIMATE TART CHERRY BREAD PUDDING

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I had stale Italian bread and a can of tart red cherries. Inspiration struck and this is the result.

Provided by Pamela Rappaport

Categories     Puddings

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 16

about 6 cups of stale bread, cubed
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 dash(es) salt
4 eggs
3 c milk
1 1/2 c sugar
1 can(s) tart red cherries packed in water, drain and reserve juice
1/2 c chopped pecans
SAUCE
reserved cherry juice
1/2 c water
1/2 c sugar
1 Tbsp flour
TOPPING
whipped cream

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350, grease a casserole dish
  • 2. Toss the cubed bread with the cinnamon, pecans and cherries and place in casserole dish.
  • 3. Mix the eggs, milk, sugar, salt and vanilla well with a whisk.
  • 4. Pour over the bread mixture and let it sit to absorb for an hour.
  • 5. Bake until set, about an hour. This will depend on the depth of your dish, I like to use a deep dish. If you use a shallow dish check it after 45 minutes.
  • 6. For the sauce:
  • 7. Mix the flour and sugar in a small saucepan.
  • 8. Add the juice and water.
  • 9. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Stir frequently.
  • 10. Set aside to cool.
  • 11. Serve topped with the sauce and whipped cream.

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