Best 20 Cranberry Bread Pudding Recipes

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Indulge in a warm and comforting dessert experience with our exquisite Cranberry Bread Pudding, a culinary delight that harmoniously blends sweet cranberries, tender bread cubes, and a velvety custard filling. This classic dish, often associated with holiday gatherings, is elevated with the vibrant flavors of cranberries, offering a delightful balance of tartness and sweetness.

Presented in this article are two delectable variations of Cranberry Bread Pudding, each with its own unique twist. The first recipe features a traditional approach, utilizing simple ingredients and a classic preparation method to create a timeless dessert. The second recipe takes a more adventurous route, incorporating the tangy zest of orange and the aromatic warmth of cinnamon for a tantalizing flavor combination.

Both recipes promise an effortless baking experience, requiring minimal preparation and utilizing ingredients commonly found in most kitchens. Whether you prefer the classic simplicity of the traditional recipe or the vibrant zest of the orange-cinnamon variation, these Cranberry Bread Pudding recipes are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings and leave you with a lasting impression.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRANBERRY BREAD PUDDING



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This down-home dessert takes on a touch of elegance when I serve it warm and drizzled with a thin orange custard sauce. It's so pretty that I often make it for dinner guests using either fresh or frozen cranberries. -Margery Richmond, Fort Collins, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

16 slices bread, crusts removed, cubed
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1/4 cup butter, melted
6 large eggs
4 cups whole milk
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
ORANGE CUSTARD SAUCE:
3 large egg yolks
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 orange zest strip (1/4 inch)
1/2 teaspoon orange extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half of the bread cubes, cranberries and orange zest. Repeat layers. Drizzle with butter. , In a large bowl, beat the eggs, milk, 3/4 cup sugar and vanilla until blended; pour over bread mixture. Let stand for 15-30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. , Bake, uncovered, for 65-75 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean., For sauce, in a small heavy saucepan, whisk egg yolks and sugar. Stir in cream and orange zest strip. Cook over low heat about 15-20 minutes or until mixture is just thick enough to coat a metal spoon and a thermometer reads at least 160°, stirring constantly but gently. Do not allow to boil. Immediately transfer to a bowl., Place bowl in an ice-water bath for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in extract. Discard orange zest. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve with bread pudding.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 208mg cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

APPLE CRANBERRY BREAD PUDDING



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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

  • 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.

CRANBERRY APPLE PECAN BREAD PUDDING WITH VANILLA CREAM SAUCE



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This makes a nice breakfast/brunch dish. The bread pudding itself is not overly sweet, but vanilla cream sauce adds a nice richness. From Morning Glories by Donna Leahy.

Provided by pattikay in L.A.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 cups apples, peeled and sliced
2 teaspoons lemon juice
4 large eggs
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups half-and-half (or milk)
1/4 cup brandy
1/2 cup cranberries
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
5 cups stale croissants (or brioche or french bread, cut in cubes)
2 cups milk (or half and half or cream)
2 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Pudding:.
  • in a medium bowl, toss sliced apples with lemon juice and set aside.
  • in a large bowl, beat the eggs till frothy and light in color. Add the sugar, vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon and beat till smooth.
  • Stir in the butter, half and half and brandy.
  • Toss the apples, cranberries, pecans with the bread cubes.
  • Place the bread mixture in a greased 9x5 loaf pan (or individual custard cups). Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread. Cover with foil and weigh down with a bag of rice or dried beans to encourage the bread to absorb the liquid. Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 325. Remove the foil and weights and place the pudding in a larger pan with 1 inch of hot water. Bake for 55 minutes or till set.
  • Increase oven temperature to 425 and bake 10 minutes more, till lightly browned. Serve warm with room temperature sauce.
  • Vanilla Cream Sauce:.
  • Combine milk (or cream) with flour and sugar in a saucepan. Add butter. Heat over medium high heat till it bubbles, stirring. Continue to heat gently till thickened. Stir in vanilla.

APPLE CRANBERRY BREAD PUDDING



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This would go nicely with a Thanksgiving dinner. Top this bread pudding with its Lemon Sauce recipe #74942.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups stale bread, cubed
2 cups sugar
2 cups milk
1 cup sugar
1/2 lb fresh cranberries
water, to cover
4 eggs
cinnamon
grated nutmeg, to taste
1 tablespoon vanilla
3 tablespoons rum (dark preferred)
3/4 cup melted butter, cooled
2 firm tart apples, cut in chunks
1/2 cup walnut halves

Steps:

  • Place bread and 2 cups sugar in mixing bowl.
  • Pour milk over and mix well.
  • Allow bread to soak up milk for about an hour.
  • In a saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar and cranberries.
  • Cover with water and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • Whisk together eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, rum and melted butter.
  • Pour over bread cubes.
  • Stir in apples, drained of their cooking liquid and the walnuts and cranberries.
  • Pour entire mixture into baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until pudding is puffed and golden.
  • Cool slightly, cut into squares and serve with lemon sauce recipe#74942.

CRANBERRY BREAD PUDDING



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Recipe is taken from the America's Best Recipes cookbook/More Than a Tea Party - Junior League of Boston. I love cranberries -- can't get enough of them and they are so good for you.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Dessert

Time 2m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 loaf French bread, torn into pieces (16-oz. loaf)
1 cup cranberries, coarsely chopped
1 cup pecans, chopped (or walnuts)
2 cups milk, whole
2 cups half-and-half
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup dark rum (optional, can use rum extract)
1 tablespoon vanilla
maple syrup (I prefer a custard sauce)

Steps:

  • Combine bread, cranberries, and pecans in a large bowl; toss gently. Combine milk and half and half; pour over bread mixture. Cover and chill 1 hour.
  • Combine eggs, sugars, rum and vanilla; stir well. Add egg mixture to chilled bread, stirring gently to combine. Pour into a greased 13x9x2 inch baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees for 1 hour or until set and lightly browned. Let cool in pan 5 minutes. Cut into squares; serve warm with maple syrup or sauce of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.4, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 80.5, Sodium 334.3, Carbohydrate 67.8, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 33.8, Protein 12

CRANBERRY-APRICOT BREAD PUDDING



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I adjusted a favorite bread pudding recipe to make it a little healthier. Dried fruits add texture and sweetness to this heart-warming dessert.-Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1-1/4 cups whole milk
2 large egg whites
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
6 cups cubed day-old bread
8 tablespoons whipped topping
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine apricots and apple juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-8 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed. Stir in cranberries; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the milk, egg whites, egg, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg and cardamom. Add bread cubes; toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes. Stir in apricot mixture. , Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon whipped topping and 1-1/2 teaspoons chopped walnuts.

Nutrition Facts :

CRANBERRY-MAPLE BREAD PUDDING



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This bread pudding is a delicious (and beautiful) way to use a week-old loaf. The crowning glory is the sweet-tart cranberry-and-maple compote.Recipe and image reprinted with permission from Tartine Bread, by Chad Robertson, with photographs by Eric Wolfinger.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Puddings & Custards     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 slices (1 inch thick) week-old Tartine Bakery's Country Bread, crusts trimmed
Unsalted butter, for pan
8 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups creme fraiche
2 cups whole milk
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Coarse salt
1 1/2 cups fresh or thawed frozen cranberries (about 5 ounces)
2/3 cup pure maple syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toast bread on a baking sheet until golden, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Butter a 5-by-9-inch loaf pan. Whisk together eggs and sugar in a medium bowl. Whisk creme fraiche in another bowl, adding milk gradually to prevent lumps; whisk into egg mixture. Whisk in vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Soak each slice of bread in custard. Stand slices up next to one another in pan.
  • Strain half the custard mixture over bread in pan. Let stand for 10 minutes, allowing custard to soak into bread. Slowly add remaining custard to cover (you may have some custard left over).
  • Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake until pudding is set and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. If top browns too quickly before pudding is set, cover with foil, and continue baking. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring cranberries and maple syrup to a gentle simmer in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until cranberries just begin to soften but have not popped, about 5 minutes. Serve pudding with cranberry topping.

SPICED CRANBERRY BREAD PUDDING



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I feel this is the best bread pudding. Very moist. Family and friends just love it and are always asking for the recipe. One piece is never enough, so cut it big! Enjoy. Topped with a drizzle of caramel-flavored sauce on warm bread pudding. Yum.

Provided by Treasures of Food

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
10 slices sourdough bread, cubed
1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, divided
¾ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Ocean Spray® Craisins®)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
4 large eggs
2 cups unsweetened almond milk (such as Blue Diamond® Almond Breeze®)
¾ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Toss bread pieces with 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice in a bowl. Add dried cranberries; toss well. Pour into the prepared pan. Drizzle with melted butter.
  • Beat eggs in a bowl until thoroughly mixed. Add remaining 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, almond milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Beat until thoroughly mixed. Pour over the bread pieces. Let soak, pressing bread lightly with a fork.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top springs back when lightly touched, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.4 g, Cholesterol 104.4 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 309 mg, Sugar 29 g

PUMPKIN CRANBERRY BREAD PUDDING



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Savor your favorite fall flavors with this scrumptious bread pudding, served warm with a sweet vanilla sauce. Yum! -Judith Bucciarelli, Johnson, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 servings (1-1/3 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 slices cinnamon bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 large eggs, beaten
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup dried cranberries
SAUCE:
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup water
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • Place bread cubes in a greased 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Combine the next 8 ingredients; stir in cranberries. Pour over bread. Cook, covered, on low until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 3-4 hours., For sauce, bring sugar and water to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook until sugar is dissolved and mixture turns golden amber, about 20 minutes. Gradually stir in cream until smooth. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Serve warm with bread pudding. If desired, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to each serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING WITH CRANBERRY CARAMEL SAUCE



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Cranberry     Pumpkin     Fall     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6 generously

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 loaf pumpkin cranberry bread
For ginger custard:
1/3 cup minced peeled fresh ginger
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
3 large whole eggs
3 large egg yolks
cranberry caramel sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° F. and butter a 9- by 2-inch round cake pan. Line cake pan with a round of wax paper and butter wax paper.
  • Cut enough 1/4-inch-thick slices from loaf to line side of cake pan, trimming slices so that tops are flush with rim of pan. Gently press slices against side of cake pan to make them adhere.
  • Cut enough of remaining loaf, including scraps, into 1/2-inch pieces to measure 5 cups and put in bottom of cake pan.
  • Make custard:
  • In a heavy saucepan bring ginger, sugar, and water to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved, and simmer 5 minutes. Add milk and cream and bring just to a simmer. Remove pan from heat.
  • In a heatproof bowl whisk together whole eggs and yolks and add hot milk mixture in a stream, whisking. Pour custard through a fine sieve onto bread pieces in bottom of cake pan, pressing hard on ginger, and coat pieces well (bread pieces will float to surface of custard).
  • Put cake pan in a larger pan and add enough water to larger pan to reach half-way up side of cake pan. Bake pudding in middle of oven 45 to 50 minutes, or until custard is set and a skewer inserted in center comes out clean. Remove cake pan from larger pan and cool pudding on a rack. Chill pudding, covered, until cold, at least 4 hours and up to 1 day.
  • To unmold pudding, run a thin knife around edge of cake pan and dip pan into a bowl of hot water 15 seconds. Invert a large plate over cake pan and invert pudding onto plate. Peel off wax paper and invert pudding right side up onto another large plate. Bring pudding to room temperature and cut into wedges. (If serving pudding warm, transfer wedges to a baking sheet and reheat in a 325° F. oven.)
  • Serve pudding at room temperature or warm with caramel sauce.

CRANBERRY-PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING



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For fans of pumpkin and bread pudding, this sensible recipe is a marriage made in Heaven. It's perfect for breakfast, brunch or dessert with a dollop of yogurt-autumn comfort food at its best! -Lisa Varner, Charleston, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings (1-1/3 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin, divided
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
5 cups cubed day-old bread
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup fat-free caramel ice cream topping
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, 1 cup pumpkin, brown sugar, vanilla and pie spice. Stir in bread cubes and cranberries., Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 10-15 minutes longer., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine ice cream topping and remaining pumpkin. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through. Stir in walnuts. Serve with pudding.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CREAMY CRANBERRY BREAD PUDDING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (2 pound) loaves Brioche challah
6 cups half-and-half
6 cups heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 vanilla beans, split lengthwise
18 eggs
3 cups granulated sugar
3 cups cranberries
1/2 cup orange marmalade
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cut the crusts off the bread and cut into 1-inch cubes. You should have about 10 1/2 cups of cubes. Arrange on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until light golden brown, about 10 minutes. Watch carefully to make sure they do not brown too much; set aside to cool. Leave the oven on. In a saucepan, heat the half-and-half, cream, salt, and vanilla bean over medium heat, stirring occasionally to make sure the mixture doesn't burn or stick to the bottom of the pan. When the cream mixture reaches a fast simmer (do not let it boil), turn off the heat. Set aside to infuse 10 to 15 minutes. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together. Whisking constantly, gradually add the hot cream mixture. Strain into a large bowl to smooth the mixture and remove the vanilla bean. Add the bread cubes, toss well, and let soak until absorbed. Fold the mixture occasionally to ensure even soaking. In a food processor pulse the berries to roughly chop them. Fold them into the soaked bread cubes carefully. Divide half the bread mixture among 20 ramekins, custard cups, or dessert cups, reserving the rest, filling them half way. Place a teaspoon of orange marmalade in each ramekin then top off with the remaining soaked bread mixture. Arrange the puddings in a hot water bath. Bake until set and golden brown on top, about 30 minutes for individual puddings. Serve warm or chilled, dusted with confectioners' sugar.

CRANBERRY AMARETTO BREAD PUDDING



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This is an update to a recipe that's been in our family for three generations. The combination of white chocolate and amaretto mingled with seasonal cranberry is my favorite way to end any celebration's meal. -Jennifer Evans DaCastello, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings (1 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 large eggs, room temperature
4 cups 2% milk
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
3 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans, optional
6 cups cubed day-old French bread
SAUCE:
1 cup white baking chips
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup amaretto

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk together eggs, milk, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla and spices. Stir in cranberries and, if desired, pecans. Gently stir in bread; let stand until bread is softened, about 15 minutes., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until pudding is puffed and golden, and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 50-55 minutes., In a small heavy saucepan, heat baking chips and butter over low heat until melted and smooth, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in amaretto. Serve with warm bread pudding.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY BREAD PUDDING



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Warm and comforting, this classic dessert is easy to make...and wait'll you taste the bourbon sauce!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 oz day old French bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (5 to 6 cups)
1 cup sweetened dried cranberries
4 eggs
1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
3 cups half-and-half
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup white vanilla baking chips
1 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons bourbon or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12x8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Place bread and cranberries in baking dish; toss to mix.
  • In large bowl, with wire whisk, beat eggs, brown sugar, cocoa and half-and-half until well blended. Pour over bread mixture. Stir mixture gently with large spoon to coat bread with liquid. Let stand 10 minutes. Stir mixture.
  • Bake uncovered 45 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, mix granulated sugar, butter, baking chips and whipping cream. Cook over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened and smooth. Remove from heat; stir in bourbon (sauce will be thin). Serve sauce over warm bread pudding.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Carbohydrate 66 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 53 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CRANBERRY EGGNOG BREAD PUDDING



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Yummy! What a twist on a classic bread pudding recipe. It's creamy and the mix of flavors is perfect. You taste the eggnog and the bites and get an occasional burst of cranberry. It's quite decadent and will be the perfect ending to your holiday meal.

Provided by Christina Vasquez

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 c 2% or whole milk
2 c eggnog
1/2-2/3 c sugar, keep in mind the eggnog is full of sugar
7 eggs
2-3 tsp cinnamon, keep in mind the eggnog is full of spice
1 dash(es) nutmeg, optional
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
8 c 1 lb. loaf of French bread
2/3 c dried cranberries
3 Tbsp butter

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter the bottom and sides of a 13 x 9 casserole/baking pan. Set aside.
  • 2. Tear by hand or chop the French bread into 2 inch cubes. Evenly layer cubed bread on the bottom of the buttered pan.
  • 3. In a saucepan, over medium heat, warm milk, eggnog and butter along with cranberries. Set aside.
  • 4. In a large bowl mix sugar and cinnamon together. Add eggs, vanilla and stir.
  • 5. Slowly, while stirring, add the lukewarm milk mixture to the egg mixture. Set aside.
  • 6. Pour batter on top of bread. If using cranberries, you may spread them out at this time. Bake 45-50 min. The top should be golden. Enjoy!

CRANBERRY BREAD PUDDING WITH CARAMEL SAUCE



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Great dessert for the winter months. Cranberries and caramel sauce is a great combo ! Found this recipe in my local supermarket behind the fresh cranberries.

Provided by Carol Junkins

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c fresh cranberries
1/2 c orange marmalade
4 slice unfrosted cinnamon bread, toasted
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/2 c milk
1/2 c sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c purchased caramel sauce or caramel ice cream topping, warmed
i have added a caramel sauce recipe below if you choose to make your own.

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In a small saucepan combine cranberries orange marmalade and 2 tablespoons water. Bring to boiling, reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 8-10 min. or until cranberries pop, stirring constantly.
  • 2. Meanwhile, cut bread into 1" pieces. Place in ungreased 8x8x2" baking pan.
  • 3. In medium mixing bowl stir together eggs, milk, sugar and vanilla. Stir in cranberry mixture. Pour over bread in pan.
  • 4. Bake 50-55 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool slightly. Serve warm with warm caramel sauce or ice cream topping. Serves 6
  • 5. If you would rather make your own Carmel Sauce: CARAMEL SAUCE 1/2 c brown sugar 1/2 c sugar 1 Tbsp flour 1/2 c cream or half & half 1/2 c butter 1 tsp vanilla Caramel Sauce: Mix sugars and flour together in a saucepan. Add cream, butter and vanilla. Bring to a low Boil, and boil 2 minutes. Serve warm over Cranberry Bread pudding. The sauce keeps well..you can refrigerate, and warm sauce as needed.

APRICOT-CRANBERRY BREAD PUDDING



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I received this from M.S. Russell from the great state of OR. She was kind enough to share this with me from a recent recipe swap, and I wanted to share it here. It is truly good. A very special thank you to Mrs. Russell.

Provided by Barbara Pendley

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 c diced sour dough french bread
1 qt whole milk
1 pt cream
7 whole eggs
4 egg yokes
1 c sugar
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 c diced dried apricots
1/3 c diced dried cranberries
pinch of salt

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. Butter a 9 x 12 shallow glass baking dish.
  • 3. Sprinkle the diced bread over the bottom.
  • 4. Combine milk, cream, eggs, additional yolks, sugar, salt and vanilla. Mix well.
  • 5. Pour this mixture over the diced bread using a strainer.
  • 6. Sprinkle all the diced dried fruits evenly over the top.
  • 7. Place this baking dish into a larger pan filled halfway up the sides with water. Be careful when you move to the oven that none of the water washes over into your pudding mixture. Or you can pour the water into the empty pan as soon as placing both pans into the oven.
  • 8. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes.
  • 9. NOTE: Will not work or cook properly without the water bath step. Also do not substitue the bread wtih another bread. You can cut away some to the crust from the sour dough french bread if you feel like it has too much crust.

CREAMY CRANBERRY BREAD PUDDING



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Make and share this Creamy Cranberry Bread Pudding recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Midwest Maven

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces bread (bakery challah or brioche)
2 cups half-and-half
2 cups heavy cream
1 pinch salt
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
6 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
1 cup dried cranberries
powdered sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cut the crusts off the bread and cut into 1 inch cubes. You should have about 3 1/2 cups of cubes.
  • Arrange bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast in the oven till light golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Let bread cubes cool but leave oven on.
  • Over medium heat in a saucepan heat the half and half, cream, salt and vanilla bean, stirring occasionally.
  • When it reaches a fast simmer(don't let it boil), turn off the heat.
  • Set the mixture aside for 10-15 minutes for the vanilla to infuse.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together.
  • Whisking constantly, gradually add the hot cream mixture.
  • Strain this into another large bowl, to smooth the mixture and to get rid of the vanilla bean.
  • Add the bread cubes, toss well, and let soak until absorbed. Fold the mixture occasionally to ensure even soaking.
  • In a small saucepan, bring the orange juice to a simmer. Add the cranberries and simmer until plumped and softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain cranberries and set aside.
  • Divide the cranberries into 6 ramekins, custard cups or dessert cups, or just on the bottom of a deep baking dish, reserving enough cranberries to sprinkle on top of pudding.
  • Next add the soaked bread and then any remaining custard in the bowl over the bread.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cranberries.
  • Arrange the 6 little puddings or the one large one in a hot water bath.
  • Bake until just set and golden brown on top, about 30 minutes for the little puddings, and 40-45 for the large one.
  • Serve warm or chilled, dusted with powdered sugar!

CRANBERRY WALNUT BREAD PUDDING A LA YUM!



Cranberry Walnut Bread Pudding A La Yum! image

Oh my... this bread pudding is a mouthful of yum! The bread pudding itself is full of cinnamon flavor and yummy with the cranberry walnut bread. If you have an issue finding it, try the frozen food section. That's where we found ours. The magic of this bread pudding is the sauce. It's creamy and rich. The rum flavor is not...

Provided by Kathy Sterling

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 c artisan cranberry walnut bread (can use other breads such as raisin, cinnamon or plain white bread)
2 c heavy whipping cream
2 c whole milk
1/2 c unsalted butter
4 eggs
4 tsp vanilla extract
2 Tbsp ground cinnamon
SAUCE
2/3 c heavy cream
2 c granulated sugar
1 c unsalted butter
4 Tbsp rum extract (I use Adam's Jamaican rum extract)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. Coat a large casserole dish with non-stick baking spray, I use Baker's Joy.
  • 3. Cut bread into 1" pieces, placing them in a large mixing bowl.
  • 4. Mix whipping cream and milk together. Stir in 1/2 cup of unsalted butter and cook over a medium heat until butter is melted.
  • 5. Stir this milk mixture into the bowl of bread cubes. Let mixture stand for 20 minutes so liquid can absorb into bread pieces.
  • 6. Beat eggs slightly to blend. Add vanilla and ground cinnamon.
  • 7. Pour into mixture. Mix well.
  • 8. Pour into prepared baking dish.
  • 9. Bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until bread pudding is set and golden brown.
  • 10. SAUCE: Put heavy cream, butter, and sugar in a saucepan. Cook on low heat until sugar is dissolved. Do not boil. Add rum extract and stir well.
  • 11. Pour rum sauce over hot bread pudding just before serving.
  • 12. Keep refrigerated in separate containers and heat before serving leftover bread pudding.

PUMPKIN CRANBERRY BREAD PUDDING



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This is a wonderful variation on the traditional pumpkin bread pudding recipes because it uses my pumpkin cranberry bread as the main ingredient, (see Pumpkin Cranberry Bread recipe below), but you can use any pumpkin bread. I've included the Amaretto Sauce recipe but you can also use your favorite bread pudding sauce instead if...

Provided by Donna Graffagnino

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 35

8 c or 1 lb loaf, pumpkin bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 handful whole cranberries (optional)
6 large eggs
1 1/2 c whipping cream
2 c whole milk
1 1/4 c sugar
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp pure vanilla
AMARETTO SAUCE INGREDIENTS
1/2 c whipping cream
1/2 c whole milk
3 Tbsp sugar
1/4 c amaretto liqueur
2 tsp cornstarch
PUMPKIN CRANBERRY BREAD INGREDIENTS
1 can(s) (15 oz) pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie mix
4 large eggs
1/2 c canola or vegetable oil
1/2 c apple sauce
1/2 c apple juice or water
2 c white sugar
1/2 c light brown sugar
3 1/2 c all purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp pure vanilla
1 c dried cranberries (craisins)
walnut bits for topping (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Lightly butter or butter flavor spray a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish and put the pumpkin bread cubes and cranberries into the dish.
  • 2. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, milk, and sugar, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and vanilla to blend then pour this mixture over the bread cubes. Press the bread cubes gently to submerge.
  • 3. Let stand for 30 minutes, occasionally pressing the bread cubes into the custard mixture. (Recipe can be prepared up to this point 2 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • 4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake until the pudding puffs and is set in the center, about 45 minutes. Cool slightly. Spoon the bread pudding into bowls, drizzle with the warm amaretto sauce, and serve.
  • 5. *Tip: For individual servings, pile bread pudding into large muffin pans and bake for about 30-40 minutes. Test for doneness as soon as top of bread pudding begins to toast.
  • 6. AMARETTO SAUCE
  • 7. Bring the cream, milk, and sugar to a boil in a heavy small saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently.
  • 8. In a small bowl, mix the amaretto and cornstarch to blend and then whisk into the cream mixture. Simmer over medium-low heat until the sauce thickens, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes.
  • 9. Set aside and keep warm. (The amaretto sauce can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm before serving.)
  • 10. PUMPKIN CRANBERRY BREAD
  • 11. Pan Options: 3 7x3 inch loaf pans; 2 9x5 loaf pans; 2 8x4 loaf pans and 1 pan of mini size muffins; 7 mini loaf pans; 1 large bundt cake and 6 large muffins. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour three 7x3 inch loaf pans.
  • 12. In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, applesauce, apple juice or water, vanilla, and sugars until well blended.
  • 13. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and dried cranberries (and baking soda if making muffins). Stir the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture until just blended. Pour into the prepared pans. Top loaves with walnut bits (optional).
  • 14. Bake for about 50 minutes, less for mini-loaves and muffins, in a preheated oven and check for doneness. It will probably take more time depending on the size pan you use.
  • 15. Always do the toothpick test rather than rely on cooking times. When the toothpick comes out clean they are done. Don't overcook them! Remember, cooking times are approximate because everyone's oven cooks differently.
  • 16. If your oven heats unevenly, turn the pans part way through the cooking process for even cooking. If your oven cooks a little hot and the inside isn't done yet according to the toothpick test, but the tops are done and you don't want them to over-brown, put a foil tent on top until the bread is done.
  • 17. *Note: If making muffins instead of bread, add 1/2 tsp baking powder to the recipe.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries add a bright, tart flavor to this bread pudding. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries that have been thawed and drained.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the bread pudding tough. Mix the batter until the ingredients are just combined.
  • Bake the bread pudding until the center is set: The bread pudding is done baking when the center is set. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
  • Serve the bread pudding warm or at room temperature: Cranberry bread pudding is delicious served warm or at room temperature. You can top it with whipped cream, ice cream, or a dollop of sour cream.

Conclusion:

Cranberry bread pudding is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover cranberries, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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