Mexican Bread Pudding W- Amaretto Sauce

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 10
Mexican Bread Pudding with Amaretto Sauce
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb egg bread
3 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
2 tablespoons almond extract
3/4 cup golden raisin
3/4 cup chopped dried apricot
3/4 cup sliced almonds
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 egg , beaten
1/4 cup amaretto liqueur

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
502
Sugar
40g
Fat
25g
Mexican Bread Pudding with Amaretto Sauce is a classic dessert that is popular throughout the United States and Mexico. This version of the dish is packed with dried fruit and almond extract for a unique and delicious flavor. The bread pudding is moist, sweet, and bursting with warm spices and juicy pieces of dried fruit. The amaretto sauce is rich, creamy, and spiked with the nutty flavor of almonds.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2.Cut the egg bread into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
3.In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, sugar, eggs, and almond extract until well combined.
4.Pour the mixture over the cubed bread and add the golden raisins, chopped dried apricots, and sliced almonds. Mix well.
5.Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
6.Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top is golden brown.
7.While the bread pudding is baking, prepare the amaretto sauce by melting the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
8.Stir in the powdered sugar and amaretto liqueur until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
9.Serve the warm bread pudding with the amaretto sauce drizzled on top.

PROS

This dessert is sweet, rich, and packed with flavor.

The combination of bread pudding and amaretto sauce is a match made in heaven.

This recipe can be made in advance and reheated before serving.

CONS

This dessert is high in calories, sugar, and fat.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The preparation time for this recipe can be a bit long.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert is not particularly healthy, it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The almonds in the amaretto sauce are a good source of healthy fats, protein, and fiber.
Eating a diet rich in almonds has been linked to a lower risk of heart disease and improved cholesterol levels.

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