Best 9 Blueberry Pecan Crunch Bread Pudding Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with Blueberry Pecan Crunch Bread Pudding, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic dessert, elevated with the vibrant sweetness of blueberries and the nutty crunch of pecans, offers a harmonious balance of flavors and textures. Each bite reveals a tender bread pudding infused with a rich custard, studded with plump blueberries that burst with juicy goodness. The crunchy pecan topping adds a delightful contrast, creating a textural symphony that keeps you coming back for more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe promises an enjoyable baking experience and an unforgettable dessert that will leave a lasting impression.

In addition to the classic Blueberry Pecan Crunch Bread Pudding, this article presents a delightful collection of variations that cater to diverse preferences and dietary needs. Discover the gluten-free version, a delectable treat that accommodates those with gluten sensitivities without compromising on taste. For a decadent indulgence, try the chocolate chip bread pudding, where rich chocolate chips mingle with the classic bread pudding flavors, creating a symphony of chocolatey goodness. And for those with a sweet tooth, the Nutella bread pudding is an irresistible temptation, blending the velvety smoothness of Nutella with the comforting warmth of bread pudding. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure a successful baking experience and a delightful culinary adventure.

Let's cook with our recipes!

BLUEBERRY PECAN BREAD PUDDING WITH AMARETTO SAUCE



Blueberry Pecan Bread Pudding With Amaretto Sauce image

I won 2nd place in the Blueberry Cooking Contest with this recipe. It is always a hit. I just take bread that is about to need to be chucked and put it in a zip lock bag and freeze it until I have enough to make a pudding. I've thrown in donuts, biscuits, sliced bread, italian bread -it really doesn't matter as it turns out great every time

Provided by Sherri at the Beach

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups bread
1 quart milk
1/2 cup sugar
6 eggs, beaten
2 cups blueberries, fresh
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/2 cup butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup Amaretto
1 egg yolk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Grease a 13 x 9 glass baking dish.
  • Break bread into large pieces and place in a large bowl.
  • Pour in the milk and stir to combine. Let sit 10 minutes.
  • Add remaining pudding ingredients and stir to combine.
  • Pour into baking dish and bake 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and then make the sauce by melting butter and sugar together in a small sauce pan over low heat.
  • Off heat, whisk in egg yolk and Amaretto. Heat 2 more minutes then pour over the bread pudding. You may have more sauce than you need depending on your dish.
  • Serve hot or cold. I like it best hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.7, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 138.6, Sodium 259.1, Carbohydrate 38.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 22.2, Protein 8.8

BLUEBERRY PECAN CRUMBLE



Blueberry Pecan Crumble image

BBQ season also means fresh blueberry season -- they're at their best and their least expensive! Top them with a buttery, rich, crispy, crumbly topping laced with pecans and I'm in heaven. The tart fruitiness of the berries is the perfect thing to clean your palette after all those bold BBQ flavors. Serve with vanilla ice cream to get the full crumble experience.

Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 ounces pecan pieces (about 1 cup)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups rolled (old-fashioned) oats
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
A couple pinches salt
1 stick (8 tablespoons) butte,r cut into small pieces
2 pints fresh blueberries
1/2 lemon, juiced
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the topping: Put all topping ingredients in a bowl and rub together with your hands until mixture sticks together in small clumps.
  • Pour the blueberries into a 9 by 13-inch baking dish. Squeeze the lemon juice over the berries, sprinkle the sugar and flour over them and toss until the berries are coated with sugar.
  • Scatter the topping over the berries in an even layer. Bake until the topping is golden brown and the berry juice is bubbling up through the topping, about 45 to 50 minutes.

BLUEBERRY PECAN CRUNCH BREAD PUDDING



Blueberry Pecan Crunch Bread Pudding image

Wow, now this is bread pudding. It's warm, moist, creamy, and sweet with a burst of tart from the blueberries. The sweet buttery pecan crumble crunch on top just melts in your mouth. There are a few steps to this and it does take a bit of time (most of it while it chills in the fridge), but it's worth the effort. It's divine!

Provided by JM Avallone

Categories     Puddings

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1-2 Tbsp lemon zest, grated
3/4 c sugar
4 eggs
2 c half and half
1 tsp salt
1 Tbsp vanilla extract (real)
1 c pecans, in pieces
2 c fresh blueberries or your favorite berry
1 loaf of bread, I used challah loaf from gf
TOPPING
1 stick butter, softened
1-2 c brown sugar
1 c pecans, in pieces
I had 1 cup of sweet brioche I tossed in the topping

Steps:

  • 1. You can do all these steps the day of just let the custard soaked bread rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes prior to baking. The directions I am giving are for making this overnight. Use any bread you like, any fruit you like. Don't like nuts, leave them out.
  • 2. Tear what ever bread you have on hand into one-inch pieces into a bowl. Cover with a paper towel and leave out overnight. Note: My loaf happened to be 18 oz which I think was too much. I added an extra cup of milk to the egg milk mixture it did not look like it was enough for the 18 oz of bread.
  • 3. For the topping, cream the one cup of brown sugar with the one stick of butter. You can add another half cup of sugar if you like it sweeter.
  • 4. Add pecans cover and chill overnight.
  • 5. You see in this photo a cup or so of bread that I added to the topping mixture? I had a handful of old very sweet brioche bread I bought at Wegmans I did not want to toss out so I thought considering I have reduced the sugar by half in most recipes this might be a good idea. Not necessary of course.
  • 6. If using the bread, mix into pecan/butter mixture and chill overnight.
  • 7. The next day, beat cream cheese, zest, and sugar until creamy.
  • 8. Add milk and beat carefully.
  • 9. Add salt and vanilla. Beat.
  • 10. Add one egg at a time beating in between each. Set aside. You will want the bubbles that have formed to diminish as much as possible before adding to the bread.
  • 11. Butter a 9x13 glass pan lightly. Then sprinkle turbinado, aka demerara sugar, over the butter lightly. Or, use any sugar you have handy.
  • 12. Put a handful of bread covering bottom. Sprinkle some pecans and blueberries.
  • 13. I was able to do this three times at the end press bread down.
  • 14. Pour the egg milk mixture over the entire surface.
  • 15. Cover and let sit overnight.
  • 16. The next day, take the bread pudding and topping out of fridge let the chill come off. Break apart the topping and add to the bread pudding.
  • 17. Cook at 350 degrees for 45 - 60 minutes depending on your oven. You do not want to overcook it, so after 35 minutes test it with a knife you want it to come out clean.
  • 18. I have seen some people top this dish with a sauce of 2 cups of confectioners sugar, 1 tsp of vanilla and 4-6 tsp of water or milk just enough to make a smooth sauce that you can drizzle. Or you can use a dollop of ice cream or whipped topping.

BLUEBERRY BREAD PUDDING



Blueberry Bread Pudding image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Whisk 2 eggs, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon in a large bowl. Add 4 cups bread cubes and 1 cup blueberries; let soak 30 minutes. Butter a large sheet of nonstick foil and add the bread mixture. Fold in the sides of the foil and seal to form a packet, leaving room for steam to circulate. Grill over indirect heat, rotating the packet a few times, 35 minutes.

THE BEST BLUEBERRY BREAD PUDDING



The Best Blueberry Bread Pudding image

Fresh blueberries, tangy sourdough bread, and a creamy custard make this blueberry bread pudding a definite crowd-pleaser! It's got the perfect amount of sweetness, the perfect level of richness, and the perfect ratio between soft, custardy bread on the inside, and crispy, brown, buttery bread on the outside. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Everyday Cooking     Special Collection Recipes     New

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 large eggs
4 large egg yolks
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 ¼ cups white sugar
¼ cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 medium lemon, zested
3 cups whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 (1 pound) loaf sourdough bread
4 tablespoons melted butter, divided
1 pound fresh blueberries

Steps:

  • Vigorously whisk eggs, egg yolks, salt, white sugar, and brown sugar together in a large bowl until mixture turns light and frothy, about 1 minute. Add vanilla, cinnamon, lemon zest, milk, and cream; whisk to combine. Toss in bread slices and press down until they start to soften and are submerged. Let sit, pressing down occasionally with a spatula, until custard has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Brush 2 tablespoons melted butter in the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Grab a few intact bread slices from the top of the bowl if possible and set aside. Transfer 1/2 of the remaining soaked bread into the prepared baking dish. Don't worry if it's falling apart, it should be; if not, break it up into pieces. Add blueberries and spread with your fingers to press them down into the bread. Add remaining bread pieces in an even layer, then top with the reserved slices. Pour any remaining custard batter over top and brush with remaining melted butter.
  • Transfer bread pudding onto a baking sheet and place in the center of the preheated oven. Bake until puffed and golden brown, about 1 hour. Let sit for at least 20 to 30 minutes before serving.
  • Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.5 calories, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 200.9 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 390.4 mg, Sugar 31.8 g

BLUEBERRY PECAN CRUNCH CAKE



Blueberry Pecan Crunch Cake image

Topped with coarse Demerara sugar and chopped pecans, this might just be the crunchiest coffee cake you've ever made. It's also one of the easiest, as it's quickly whisked together in just one bowl. Soft, juicy blueberries dot the cinnamon-scented batter, making jammy pockets in the tender crumb. It will keep at room temperature for up to three days, though the topping does lose a little texture the longer it sits. But this cake is so good, its keeping qualities may be beside the point.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     easy, cakes, dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups/337 grams sour cream
3/4 cup/170 grams unsalted butter (1 1/2 stick), melted and cooled
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/4 cups/250 grams granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 1/2 cups/312 grams all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups/200 grams blueberries
2/3 cup/85 grams chopped pecans (or walnuts or almonds)
2 tablespoons Demerara sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees and butter a 9-by-9-inch metal pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the sour cream, butter, eggs, vanilla and salt until everything is well combined. Whisk in sugar. Add the dry ingredients in this order: baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon, whisking well in between additions. Then, whisk in the flour until just combined. Fold in blueberries.
  • Using a spatula, scrape the batter into the pan, smoothing the top. Sprinkle with the nuts and Demerara sugar. Bake until the top is golden and puffed, and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 50 to 60 minutes. Transfer the cake to a rack, and let it cool in the pan.

BLUEBERRY CROISSANT BREAD PUDDING



Blueberry Croissant Bread Pudding image

This is a luxurious, lavish, buttery, and decadent dessert. The top is crunchy and the inside is light and custard-y. Delicious served with a dollop of freshly whipped cream.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 3h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

7 large croissants, cut into large cubes
cooking spray
1 cup blueberries
6 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup white sugar
½ stick unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread out croissant cubes on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until croissant cubes are very dry, 30 to 35 minutes. Turn off the oven and cool cubes slightly.
  • Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish, add dried croissants, and evenly distribute the blueberries among the croissant cubes.
  • Whisk eggs together in a large bowl. Add milk, heavy cream, sugar, butter, almond extract, cinnamon, and salt; whisk until well blended. Pour the custard mixture over the croissants, and push croissant cubes down with the palm of your hand or a large spatula to fully submerge. Cover the dish and refrigerate for 2 hours to allow the bread to absorb all of the custard.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until the top is puffed and golden and the custard is set in the center, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Remove the bread pudding to a rack and let cool for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Cholesterol 160.6 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 398.7 mg, Sugar 20.2 g

BAKED BLUEBERRY-PECAN FRENCH TOAST WITH BLUEBERRY SYRUP



Baked Blueberry-Pecan French Toast with Blueberry Syrup image

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Mother's Day     Blueberry     Pecan     Summer     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Serves 6 generously

Number Of Ingredients 14

a 24-inch baguette
6 large eggs
3 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup pecans (about 3 ounces)
1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups blueberries (about 12 ounces)
For syrup
1 cup blueberries (about 6 ounces)
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Cut twenty 1-inch slices from baguette and arrange in one layer in baking dish. In a large bowl whisk together eggs, milk, nutmeg, vanilla, and 3/4 cup brown sugar and pour evenly over bread. Chill mixture, covered, until all liquid is absorbed by bread, at least 8 hours, and up to 1 day.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a shallow baking pan spread pecans evenly and toast in middle of oven until fragrant, about 8 minutes. Toss pecans in pan with 1 teaspoon butter and salt.
  • Increase temperature to 400°F.
  • Sprinkle pecans and blueberries evenly over bread mixture. Cut 1/2 stick butter into pieces and in a small saucepan heat with remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar, stirring, until butter is melted. Drizzle butter mixture over bread and bake mixture 20 minutes, or until any liquid from blueberries is bubbling.
  • Make syrup while French toast is baking:
  • In a small saucepan cook blueberries and maple syrup over moderate heat until berries have burst, about 3 minutes. Pour syrup through a sieve into a heatproof pitcher, pressing on solids, and stir in lemon juice. Syrup may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Reheat syrup before serving.
  • Serve French toast with syrup.

OVER-THE-TOP BLUEBERRY BREAD PUDDING



Over-the-Top Blueberry Bread Pudding image

This delicious southern blueberry bread pudding boasts out-of-this-world flavor and eye appeal. You just may want to skip the main course and go straight to dessert. It's a favorite for our summer celebrations. -Marilyn Haynes, Sylacauga, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large eggs
4 cups heavy whipping cream
2 cups sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
SAUCE:
1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine eggs, cream, sugar and vanilla. Stir in blueberries and baking chips. Stir in bread cubes; let stand until bread is softened, about 15 minutes., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving., For sauce, place baking chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over baking chips; whisk until smooth. Serve with bread pudding.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 869 calories, Fat 54g fat (33g saturated fat), Cholesterol 195mg cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 89g carbohydrate (65g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh blueberries: Fresh blueberries add a burst of flavor and sweetness to the bread pudding. If you don't have fresh blueberries, you can use frozen blueberries, but be sure to thaw them completely before using.
  • Toast the pecans: Toasting the pecans enhances their flavor and adds a nice crunch to the bread pudding. To toast the pecans, spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes, or until they are fragrant and golden brown.
  • Use a good quality bread: The bread you use for the bread pudding will make a big difference in the final product. Use a sturdy bread that will hold up well in the custard, such as a French baguette or a sourdough loaf.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the bread pudding tough. Stir just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the bread pudding in a water bath: Baking the bread pudding in a water bath helps to create a moist and evenly cooked pudding.

Conclusion:

Blueberry pecan crunch bread pudding is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and tangy blueberry filling, crunchy pecan topping, and creamy custard base, this bread pudding is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give this blueberry pecan crunch bread pudding a try!

Related Topics