Dreamy French Bread Pudding

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 12
Dreamy French Bread Pudding recipe that will transport you to Paris
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb loaf French bread , day old
4 eggs
2 egg yolks
3 tablespoons butter , softened
1 1/2 cups unbleached cane sugar
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 teaspoons orange zest , finely minced
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 cups rice milk ( Rice Dream enriched , vanilla flavored )
1/2 cup raisins or 1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup sliced almonds ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
614
Sugar
75g
Fat
17g
A dessert that transports you to Paris with every bite, French bread pudding is known for its delightful comfort taste and indulgent richness. The combination of stale bread, custard, and warm spices make this dessert the perfect comfort food to be enjoyed on a cold winter's night. It's straightforward to make and great for using up leftover bread or croissants.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2.Slice the French bread into 1-inch slices and arrange in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
3.In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, softened butter, unbleached cane sugar, orange juice, orange zest, pure vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon until fully combined.
4.Gradually pour in the rice milk and stir until well mixed.
5.Stir in the raisins or dried cranberries and sliced almonds (if using) into the mixture until well combined.
6.Pour the bread pudding mixture over the bread slices.
7.Press the bread down gently into the mixture using a fork, making sure all the bread is covered.
8.Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until golden brown.

PROS

This dreamy French bread pudding is soft, moist, and custardy.

The warming spice flavors of nutmeg and cinnamon combined with the sweet and tangy orange flavors give it a unique and scrumptious taste.

CONS

This pudding is quite heavy and indulgent, high in sugar and calories.

You should enjoy it occasionally as a dessert and in moderation as a part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dessert is not particularly healthy, and it does contain significant amounts of sugar and calories.
However, the orange juice and orange zest add some vitamin C and antioxidants to the dish.

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