Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of tart cranberries, zesty orange, and creamy custard with this delectable Cranberry Orange Bread Pudding. This comforting dessert is a delightful way to use up leftover bread and create a festive treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Pudding:
- 6 cups day-old bread cubes (such as French or brioche)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Custard:
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix bread cubes, cranberries, and orange zest. In another bowl, whisk milk, cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Pour over bread mix, let soak for 10–15 mins.
- Bake: Transfer to dish, drizzle melted butter on top. Bake for 45–50 mins until set and golden. Cool before serving.
Notes
- This pudding can be served warm or cold, and is delicious with whipped cream or vanilla sauce.
- Dried cranberries can be used if fresh/frozen are unavailable, adjusting the quantity slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
