Best 8 Alices Curious French Toast Bread Pudding Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with Alice's Curious French Toast Bread Pudding, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish combines the classic comfort of French toast with the rich, custardy goodness of bread pudding, resulting in a unique and irresistible treat. Whether you prefer a traditional preparation or a creative twist, this article offers a diverse collection of recipes to satisfy every palate. From the classic French toast bread pudding, which captures the essence of this beloved breakfast dish, to the indulgent chocolate bread pudding, which adds a touch of decadence, to the unique savory bread pudding, which incorporates unexpected ingredients for a savory twist, this article has it all. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the delightful world of Alice's Curious French Toast Bread Pudding.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

FRENCH TOAST BREAD PUDDING



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 challah loaf, sliced 3/4-inch thick
8 extra-large eggs
5 cups half-and-half or milk
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Confectioners' sugar and pure maple syrup, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Arrange the bread in two layers in a 9 by 13 by 2-inch baking dish, cutting the bread to fit the dish. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, honey, orange zest, vanilla, and salt. Pour the mixture over the bread and press the bread down. Allow to soak for 10 minutes.
  • Place the baking dish in a larger roasting pan and add enough very hot tap water to the roasting pan to come an inch up the side of the baking dish. Cover the roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil, tenting it so the foil doesn't touch the pudding. Make two slashes in the foil to allow steam to escape. Bake for 45 minutes, remove the aluminum foil, and bake for another 40 to 45 minutes, until the pudding puffs up and the custard is set. Remove from the oven and cool slightly.
  • With a small sieve, dust lightly with confectioners' sugar and serve hot in squares with maple syrup on the side.

PRALINE FRENCH TOAST BREAD PUDDING



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Provided by Alan Rosen

Categories     Egg     Breakfast     Brunch     Dessert     Bake     Pecan     Chill     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 generous servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

One 1-pound loaf challah (preferably the braided one) or brioche
8 extra-large eggs
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the Praline Topping
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoonsn maple syrup for drizzling

Steps:

  • 1. Generously butter a rectangular baking dish (13 x 9 x 2 1/2 inches); use the prettiest one you have. Set out a large shallow pan for the water bath. Cut the bread across into 3/4-inch-thick slices. If you are not using a braided bread, cut slices into four triangles each. Arrange bread slices in rows, leaning and overlapping them, if necessary.
  • 2. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the eggs on high until light golden and slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Beat in the cream, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla, salt, and nutmeg. Pour over the bread in the dish, lifting the bread up slightly to pour between the slices and letting the custard soak in (this is important; see The Junior's Way).
  • 3. Using a pastry cutter or two knives, combine all praline topping ingredients, except syrup. Using your hands, spread the mixture over the top of the soaked challah, pushing some down between the slices. Cover the plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or preferably overnight.
  • 4. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Remove the plastic wrap and drizzle the maple syrup over the top. Place the dish in the center of a larger pan. Pour hot water into the pan until it comes 1 inch up the side of the baking dish. Bake until the pudding is puffy, souffléd, and golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes (don't let it overbake or get too brown). Touch it: The top should be spongy, not dry or crusty. The bread pudding is best served piping hot, right out of the oven.

FRENCH TOAST BREAD PUDDING



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This is my version of bread pudding. I can't stand the common soggy bread and bland flavor, so my mom and I thought of this! Let me know what you think!

Provided by hum_butterfly

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 18 pieces, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

24 slices challah, sliced thick
8 large eggs
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups buttermilk
12 eggs
4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
8 cups milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, throughly mix the first group of eggs, sugars, spices, salt, vanilla, and buttermilk.
  • Dip the challah bread in the mix and cook in a pan until nicely browned on both sides. There will be just enough of the mix to dip all the pieces, but if you're worried make a tiny bit more.
  • Dice the french toast into 1 inch pieces and place in a large greased casserole dish (it should be a bit bigger and deeper than a 9"x13" inch glass dish).
  • In a large bowl, throughly mix the second group of eggs, sugar, butter, spices, salt, vanilla, and milk.
  • Pour over the diced french bread and mix to make sure all the pieces have been coated. If the custard doesn't reach the top, don't worry, it won't.
  • Bake uncovered in the oven for 15 minutes, and then cover with foil for about 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the custard sets.
  • Take out and uncover. After it cools completely, it can put in the refrigerator.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.4, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 292, Sodium 654.9, Carbohydrate 88.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 58.9, Protein 16.6

FRENCH TOAST BREAD PUDDING



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A wonderful make ahead addition to your Sunday brunch! Prep times includes overnight preparation time!

Provided by Kimke

Categories     Dessert

Time P1DT1h35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces raisin bread or 12 ounces other egg bread, with crust,torn into 3/4 inch pieces
7 large eggs
2 1/2 cups whole milk or 2 1/2 cups 2% milk
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon freshly grated whole nutmeg or 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
warm maple syrup

Steps:

  • Butter 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish.
  • Place bread in dish.
  • Whisk eggs and next 5 ingredients in medium bowl to blend; pour over bread.
  • Using spatula, lightly press down on bread to moisten completely.
  • Cover with foil and chill overnight.
  • Place foil-covered dish in cold oven.
  • Set oven at 350°F and bake 30 minutes.
  • Remove foil and continue to bake until pudding is puffed and golden brown, about 35 minutes longer.
  • Spoon pudding onto plates, sprinkle with toasted nuts, and serve with warm maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.5, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 285.8, Sodium 401.5, Carbohydrate 50.5, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 24.1, Protein 16.9

FRENCH TOAST BREAD PUDDING



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Is it French toast or bread pudding? It's both, and it's a delicious brunch dish to make for family and friends.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more, softened, for baking dish
8 slices white bread
1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups grated Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
4 large eggs
2 cups milk
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Butter an 8-inch square baking dish; line bottom with 4 slices bread. Sprinkle with half of each cheese. Top with chives. Layer with remaining bread and cheese.
  • Whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture into baking dish. Cover; refrigerate at least 6 hours (or overnight).
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Bake bread pudding until puffed and golden, about 40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

FRENCH TOAST BREAD PUDDING



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Categories     Egg     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Pecan     Maple Syrup     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces challah or other egg bread with crust, torn into 3/4-inch pieces
7 large eggs
2 1/2 cups whole or reduced-fat (2%) milk
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon freshly grated whole nutmeg or ground nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
Warm maple syrup

Steps:

  • Butter 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish. Place bread in dish. Whisk eggs and next 4 ingredients in medium bowl to blend; pour over bread. Using spatula, lightly press down on bread to moisten completely. Cover with foil and chill overnight.
  • Place foil-covered dish in cold oven. Set oven at 350°F and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake until pudding is puffed and golden brown, about 35 minutes longer. Spoon pudding onto plates, sprinkle with toasted nuts, and serve with warm maple syrup.

FRENCH TOAST



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Crackling around the edges and crisp on the outsides with pudding-soft centers, these thin slices of French toast taste like bread pudding, and feel especially like dessert if you smother them with maple syrup, jam or other sweet toppings. The key is to fully soak the bread, then cook the slices gently, so the insides cook through without the outsides burning. If the bread starts to brown too quickly, turn down the heat. You can double, triple or quadruple the amounts below to make enough for friends. Serve them in batches straight from the pan, or keep warm in a 200-degree oven on a plate or baking sheet.

Provided by Genevieve Ko

Categories     breakfast

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large egg
1/4 cup milk
Salt
2 slices sandwich bread
1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus more for serving
Maple syrup, jam or other toppings, for serving

Steps:

  • In a bowl or shallow dish that will fit the bread, beat the egg, milk and a pinch of salt with a fork until very smooth and bubbly on top.
  • Add both bread slices (it's OK to stack them if they don't quite fit) and soak them, turning a few times, until the mixture is fully absorbed.
  • Set a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and swirl it around the pan until it melts. The soaked bread will be really soft, so carefully pick up each slice by sliding your whole hand under it, then setting it in the pan. Cook until the bottoms are golden brown, about 3 minutes. Flip the slices, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the other sides are brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Enjoy hot, with more butter spread over the slices and with your favorite toppings.

APPLESAUCE BREAD PUDDING



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VERY SIMPLE. Used some leftover/dry sourdough bread and just started throwing things together. Eventually I created this. Its not TOO sweet and very filling. I used fat free milk and light butter but you can use anything.

Provided by Confetti

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 9-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups bread, cubed
2 cups milk
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup raisins
2 egg whites
1 egg
2/3 cup applesauce
1/4 cup maple syrup (optional)
3/4 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Cut bread into 1-2 inch cubes and spread a layer on the bottom of a large glass baking dish. (Using HALF the bread cubes).
  • In a saucepan, warm the milk and butter together long enough to melt butter. (Make sure you do not let the milk boil!).
  • Once butter is melted, remove from heat. Add brown sugar.
  • In a separate bowl whisk together eggs and vanilla untill well mixed and a little foamy/frothy.
  • Whisk egg mixture into milk mixture.
  • Pour mixture over the first layer of bread cubes, making sure to soak them through.
  • Spread applesauce over the soaked bread cubes evenly and sprinkle cinnamon, nutmeg, and raisins.
  • Add the rest of the bread cubes and pour remaining mixture over them. Sprinkle more cinnamon and raisins.
  • Sprinkle with brown sugar (optional) and/or drizzle with a little maple syrup.
  • Bake on 350 degrees for about 20-35 minutes or until the center is set.

Tips:

  • Use stale bread or French toast for the best texture and flavor. Cut the bread into cubes and leave out on baking sheets to dry up overnight.
  • Combine the bread with milk, eggs, and sugar in a large bowl. You can also add spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or vanilla extract for extra flavor.
  • Top the bread pudding with butter, jam, or fresh fruit before baking. You can also sprinkle it with brown sugar or chopped nuts.
  • Bake the bread pudding in a greased baking dish for 30-45 minutes, or until it is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the bread pudding cool for a few minutes before serving. You can serve it warm or at room temperature.
  • Conclusion:

    French toast bread pudding is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. It is a great way to use up stale bread and French toast, and it can be customized to your liking with different spices, fruits, and toppings. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends.

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