Apple Cranberry Bread Pudding
This delightful apple bread pudding is a comforting and flavorful dessert that perfectly blends the sweetness of Fuji apples with the tartness of cranberries. The creamy custard infused with warm cinnamon and nutmeg creates a luscious texture that complements the soft bread cubes. Topped with a dollop of homemade whipped cream spiked with a hint of orange liqueur, this indulgent treat is sure to impress your guests with every delicious bite.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- Butter
- 4 1/2 cups cubed challa bread
- 3 cups peeled and diced Fuji apples
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 2 cups half-and-half*
- 6 eggs
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Whipped cream, recipe follows
- 1 pint heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon orange liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 11 by 13-inch baking dish with room temperature butter.
- Place cubed brioche in the baking dish. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine diced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar and cranberries. Pour over bread.
- In a large bowl, whisk together half-and-half, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla. Pour custard over bread. Allow to saturate for a few minutes.
- Bake for 40 minutes until pudding sets. Serve with whipped cream.
- Place a medium bowl in the freezer for 1 hour before whipping cream.
- Add heavy cream to chilled bowl and whip with a hand mixer. Add liqueur and powdered sugar and combine well.
Cook Time
0H40M
Prep Time
PT0H10M
Yield
6 to 8 servings
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 of 8 servings
- Calories: 517
- Fat Content: 36g
- Saturated Fat Content: 21g
- Carbohydrate Content: 40g
- Fiber Content: 3g
- Sugar Content: 26g
- Protein Content: 10g
- Cholesterol Content: 231mg
- Sodium Content: 212mg
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