Portuguese Bread Pudding With Rum and Salted Caramel Sauce

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0
Portuguese Bread Pudding With Rum and Salted Caramel Sauce is a rich and decadent dessert perfect for special occasions
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Prep

20 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 Portuguese bread , loaf cut into 1 inch cubes
4 cups whole milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 eggs
3 tablespoons salted butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon rum
1/3 cup heavy cream

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
572
Sugar
39g
Fat
26g
Portuguese Bread Pudding With Rum and Salted Caramel Sauce is a traditional dessert popular in Portugal and other parts of Europe. It is often enjoyed at special occasions or as an indulgent treat. This delicious dessert is made from rich and flavorful ingredients such as Portuguese bread, whole milk, eggs, and butter. The dish is then topped with a homemade salted caramel sauce that adds an extra layer of sweetness and flavor. The Portuguese Bread Pudding is rich, decadent, and perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread cubes, whole milk, unsalted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix well and set aside for 10-15 minutes.
3.In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and brown sugar. Add the rum and heavy cream and whisk until well combined.
4.Pour the egg mixture over the bread mixture and stir until well combined.
5.Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter and pour in the bread pudding mixture.
6.Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the pudding is golden and set.
7.While the pudding is baking, prepare the salted caramel sauce by melting the salted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and whisk until both are melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream until fully mixed.
8.Serve the Portuguese Bread Pudding warm, drizzled with the salted caramel sauce.

PROS

This dessert is rich and flavorful, perfect for special occasions or as an indulgent treat.

The salted caramel sauce adds an extra dimension of flavor to the dish.

CONS

This dessert is high in calories and fat, and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It is also not suitable for those with lactose intolerance or other milk allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert is not particularly healthy, it does provide a good source of calcium and protein from the milk and eggs.
The rum used in the recipe has been used traditionally as a digestive aid and a natural muscle relaxant.

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