Best 17 Lemon Bread Pudding Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of lemon bread pudding, a classic dessert that combines the zesty zing of lemon with the comforting warmth of bread. This delectable treat is an irresistible fusion of textures, featuring tender bread cubes soaked in a creamy custard infused with bright lemon notes. With variations ranging from classic to modern, lemon bread pudding offers a versatile canvas for culinary creativity. Discover the secrets to crafting the perfect lemon bread pudding, from selecting the right bread to achieving the ideal balance of sweetness and tang. This comprehensive guide also includes gluten-free and vegan adaptations, ensuring that everyone can savor the wonders of this timeless dessert.

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BREAD PUDDING WITH LEMON SAUCE I



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This recipe includes directions for making lemon sauce, a perfect complement to a spicy bread pudding.

Provided by Linda

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 cups day-old bread cubes
4 cups scalded milk
½ cup butter, melted and cooled
1 cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
4 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup raisins
½ cup white sugar
½ tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup hot water
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 8x11 inch casserole with nonstick spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine bread cubes, 1 cup sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix in raisins, if desired.
  • In another bowl, blend milk, melted butter, and eggs. Add wet ingredients to dry, and mix together without turning bread mixture into mush. Pour mixture into prepared casserole dish.
  • Place casserole dish into a larger baking pan. Pour hot water into baking pan about 1/3 up the side of the casserole dish, creating a water bath. Bake for 45 minutes.
  • In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, 1 cup hot water, 2 tablespoons butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cook on medium heat until bubbling and thickened. Stir constantly to avoid scorching. Serve with bread pudding.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 75.1 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 258.6 mg, Sugar 30.3 g

LEMON BREAD PUDDING



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 loaf eggy bread such as challah or brioche
Softened butter, for greasing the baking dish
2 cups half-and-half
4 large eggs
Zest and juice of 2 lemons
1 cup sugar
Bourbon Whipped Cream, recipe follows, for serving
1 cup heavy cream, very cold
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons bourbon

Steps:

  • Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes. Spread out on a baking sheet to dry out for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Grease a 9-inch-by-13-inch baking dish with butter.
  • Whisk together the half-and-half, eggs and lemon zest and juice. Add the sugar and stir until it dissolves. Put the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish. Pour the liquid over the bread. Let the bread soak up the liquid while you preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Bake until the crust is golden brown, 50 to 55 minutes. Let rest for at least 15 minutes.
  • Serve warm with Bourbon Whipped Cream.
  • Combine the heavy cream, sugar and bourbon in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer and begin mixing immediately on high speed until stiff, about 4 minutes.

LEMON BREAD PUDDING



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Sweet raisins and a smooth hot lemon sauce make this bread pudding extra special. Even today, I get requests for the recipe from people who tasted this traditional dessert years ago. -Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 slices day-old bread, cubed
3/4 cup raisins
2 cups milk
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
LEMON SAUCE:
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Toss bread and raisins in an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. In a small saucepan, combine milk, sugar, butter and salt; cook and stir until butter melts. Remove from the heat. Whisk eggs and vanilla in a small bowl. Stir a small amount of the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Pour over bread and raisins. , Place dish in a larger baking pan. Fill larger pan with hot water to a depth of 1-in. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. , For sauce, combine the sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes, or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in lemon juice, zest and butter until butter melts. Serve over warm or cold pudding. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutrition Facts :

BRIOCHE AND BERRY BREAD PUDDING WITH LEMON FONDANT



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Butter, room temperature
4 eggs
3/4 cup whole milk
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 cup sugar, plus more for dusting and topping
4 large slices brioche bread
2 cups mixed berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries), plus more for garnish
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 lemons, zested and juiced

Steps:

  • Butter and sugar 6 (6-ounce) ramekins.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and sugar. Combine well with a whisk - then let it settle so there are no air bubbles on the surface otherwise these will cause lumps in your anglaise.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Tear the brioche up into large pieces using your hands, add to the custard mixture and toss to combine. Equally divide the berries among the ramekins and top with the bread mixture. Gently press down so they are packed evenly. Sprinkle with more sugar, then refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes to let soak.
  • Bake for 25 minutes in the center of the oven. The pudding is ready when it has puffed up and the custard is set. The top should be a nice golden color. Remove and allow to cool slightly.
  • Make the fondant. In a mixing bowl combine sifted powdered sugar, water, lemon zest and juice.
  • Once the pudding has cooled slightly, invert onto an individual serving plate. Drizzle the lemon fondant over warm bread pudding and serve with extra fresh berries.

HEAVENLY LEMON BREAD PUDDING



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This bread pudding is similar to a souffle. It will, in fact, "fall" somewhat as it cools, but you won't be disappointed with its creamy tartness. This recipe is from Texas Cooking.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups of day old French bread or 3 cups Italian bread, in 1/2 inch cubes
4 teaspoons grated lemons, zest of
1 cup whipping cream
1 cup whole milk
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Butter the bottom only of a 2-quart casserole or soufflé dish.
  • Combine bread cubes and lemon zest in large bowl.
  • Set aside.
  • Combine whipping cream, milk, sugar, butter and salt in a heavy saucepan.
  • Over medium heat, cook until butter melts, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour over bread mixture, and toss.
  • Allow to cool.
  • Lightly beat the egg yolks, then beat in the lemon juice, and stir into the bread mixture.
  • Set aside.
  • Beat egg whites in large bowl of electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  • Do not overbeat.
  • Gently fold egg whites into bread mixture.
  • Pour bread mixture into prepared dish, and bake for 1 hour, or until a knife inserted 1 inch from center comes out clean.
  • The top of the pudding should be golden brown.
  • Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
  • Dust with confectioner's sugar, if desired.
  • Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled.
  • NOTE:*If your bread is less than a day old, you can"age" it by placing slices in a 300°F oven for 15 or 20 minutes, or until some of the moisture is baked out.

NEW ORLEANS BREAD PUDDING WITH LEMON SAUCE



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I have saved this recipe from a 1983 magazine article highlighting the wonderful recipes from New Orleans. It is a little different take on an old familiar dessert.

Provided by Bren in LR

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 large eggs
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons nutmeg
1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 cups milk
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped and roasted
5 cups bread cubes, very stale French bread
1 lemon, cut in half
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch, dissolved in 1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In the large bowl of an electric mixer, beat the eggs on high until extremely frothy, about 3 minutes (or for about 6 minutes with a metal whisk).
  • Add the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract and butter and beat on high speed until well blended.
  • Beat in the milk. Stir in the raisins and pecans.
  • Put the bread cubes in a greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the cubes and toss until the bread is soaked.
  • Let sit about 45 minutes, patting the bread down into the liquid occasionally.
  • Put in a 350* oven. Immediately lower the heat to 300* and bake 40 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 425* and bake 15-20 minutes more, or until pudding is well browned and puffy.
  • To serve, put 1 1/2 Tbs lemon sauce in each dessert dish, then spoon in 1/2 cup bread pudding. Top with 1/4 cup whipped cream.
  • Lemon Sauce (makes about 3/4 cup).
  • Squeeze the juice from the lemon halves into a 1 qt saucepan; add the lemon rinds, water and sugar; bring to a boil.
  • Stir in the dissolved cornstarch and vanilla.
  • Cook 1 minute over high heat, stirring constantly.
  • Strain, squeezing the sauce from the lemon rind.

BREAD PUDDING WITH LEMON SAUCE



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This bread pudding is a little lighter than most and is enhanced by a lovely lemon sauce. I've also served the sauce over slices of angel food cake.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups whole milk
4 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
5 slices white bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
LEMON SAUCE:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the milk, eggs and sugar. Stir in bread cubes; let stand for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and cinnamon. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean., For sauce, combine the sugar, butter, water and lemon juice in a saucepan. Whisk in egg yolk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon zest. Serve over pudding.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 172mg cholesterol, Sodium 263mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

LUBY'S BREAD PUDDING WITH LEMON SAUCE



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This came from Luby's 50th Anniversary cookbook. This is their note on the recipe: Bread pudding originally was created as a "waste not, want not" use for dry leftover brad. Serve this homey, family-pleasing pudding warm, at room temperature, or cold, as you prefer. However you serve it, it's "comfort food" at its very best.

Provided by Bliss

Categories     Healthy

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
3 cups milk
7 extra-large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
6 -8 slices white bread, torn into 1/2 pieces
1/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon tsps water
1 1/2 teaspoons water
4 drops yellow food coloring

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • For cinnamon sugar, in small bowl, mix together sugar and cinnamon.
  • For pudding, in large bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, and vanilla until well blended.
  • Place bread in 2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle with raisins.
  • Pour milk mixture over bread and raisins. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
  • Cover with foil.
  • Bake 45 minutes.
  • Remove foil and continue baking 10 minutes.
  • For sauce, in small saucepan, combine sugar and lemon juice.
  • Mix well. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • In small bowl, mix cornstarch, water, and food color until cornstarch is completely dissolved.
  • Add to saucepan, stirring constantly until mixture thickens.
  • Serve over pudding.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.9, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 227.5, Sodium 244.9, Carbohydrate 69.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 51.2, Protein 11.1

LEMON POUND CAKE BREAD PUDDING



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I got this wonderful fresh springtime recipe from another favorite site, Chowhounds,posted by wyf4lyf. This is just perfect for summer. This is great with a raspberry or strawberry coulis and fresh berries, or vanilla ice cream. Prep time includes letting it soak.

Provided by Caligurl

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 butter poundcake (thawed, if using frozen ones)
8 lemons
6 eggs
1 cup sugar
3 cups milk

Steps:

  • Butter a 13x9 pan. Cut pound cake into cubes (not bite size -- large pieces like you'd do for bread pudding) and place in buttered pan.
  • Squeeze juice from lemons over cake.
  • Whisk eggs and sugar in bowl until combined.
  • Whisk in milk. (I'll sometimes add some lemon zest to this, too.)
  • Pour over pound cake; let soak for an hour.
  • Heat oven to 350.
  • Cover pan with foil and bake 45-60 minutes. Sometimes I'll uncover the pan for the last 10 minutes or so to crisp up the top.

PEGGI'S BREAD PUDDING WITH LEMON SAUCE



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Another recipe I made in a few restaurants I worked at. Loved by all. I used to use the left over hot rolls at the end of day. I would chunk them up & throw them in a big flat pan & let them dry out a few days, before using.

Provided by Peggi Anne Tebben

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

PUDDING INGREDIENTS:
6 c dry bread chunks
1/2 c raisins or dried cranberries, soaked in warm water
2 tsp cinnamon
3/4 c sugar
3 c milk (or more)
1/4 c melted butter
4 eggs, slightly beaten
2 tsp pure vanilla
1/2 c chopped pecans (optional)
LEMON SAUCE INGREDIENTS:
1/2 c butter
1 c sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten by hand
3 Tbsp real lemon juice

Steps:

  • 1. For Bread Pudding: Spray Rameikins or deep casserole dish.
  • 2. Mix all pudding ingredients in large bowl except bread. Then add bread. May have to use more or less milk. You want enough to just cover bread after it has set for a few minutes & soaked some up.
  • 3. Spoon into prepared dishes. May need to add more milk.
  • 4. Bake @ 350° for about 20-30 minutes or until set & slightly browned on top. Remove from oven & let set about 10 minutes or so before serving.
  • 5. NOTE: For the best flavor, serve the pudding slightly warm & refrigerate the lemon sauce & pour it over the warm pudding while the sauce is cold.
  • 6. For LEMON SAUCE:
  • 7. *Heat butter & sugar in double boiler until sugar dissolves. Pour in food processor. With lid on, drizzle beaten egg slowly into hot mixture so egg doesn't cook or scramble. Add lemon juice. May adjust lemon juice to taste.
  • 8. *I have made this hundreds of times & could never get the sugar to dissolve completely. I tried this again today, at a slower pace than doing it at a restaurant and I still couldn't get it to dissolve completely on top of the stove. I did cook it a little longer though and it seemed to dissolve more of the sugar. I then put it in the food processor & processed it for a longer time. it came out perfect.

BREAD PUDDING WITH LEMON SAUCE



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Provided by Pam Belluck

Categories     dessert, side dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 large eggs
2 cups sugar
3 cups condensed milk
1 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Butter for baking dish
5 cups French bread cubes
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter, cut into pats
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. To make the pudding, combine eggs and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Mix well. Add condensed milk, whole milk, vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon. Stir to blend well.
  • Butter a shallow 2-quart baking dish. Put bread cubes in the dish, and sprinkle with raisins and butter pats. Pour in egg mixture, making sure all bread cubes are covered. Cover the dish with foil.
  • Put baking dish on middle rack of oven, and place a pan of water on the lower shelf directly beneath it. Bake until the mixture is browned and set, 1 hour 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, to make the sauce, combine the sugar, cornstarch and 1 cup of water in the top half of a double boiler. Place over boiling water, and stir until thickened. Stir in lemon zest and juice, and remove from heat. Drizzle over warm pudding, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 674, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 96 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 230 milligrams, Sugar 87 grams, TransFat 1 gram

LEMON BREAD PUDDING WITH MAPLE-INFUSED WHIPPED CREAM



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Provided by Bill Jones

Categories     Milk/Cream     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Broil     Lemon     Summer     Maple Syrup     Gourmet     Canada     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups thin baguette slices (from an 18-inch length)
3 whole large eggs
3 large egg yolks
1 cup sugar plus more for sprinkling
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
5 cups heavy cream, divided
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
Accompaniment: fresh berries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F with rack in middle.
  • Put bread in a 3-quart flameproof shallow baking dish (not glass). Whisk in zest, lemon juice, and 4 cups cream (chill remaining cup cream) and pour over bread. Press down with a spatula to help bread soak up some of custard.
  • Whisk together whole eggs, yolks, and sugar in a large bowl until pale and thick, about 1 minute.
  • Lightly sprinkle with sugar and bake in a water bath until custard is barely set and edges of bread are golden, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Turn on broiler and broil bread pudding 4 to 5 inches from heat until golden-brown in spots, 2 to 3 minutes. Cool to warm, about 30 minutes (pudding will continue to set).
  • Just before serving, beat remaining cup cream with syrup using an electric mixer or a whisk until it just holds soft peaks. Serve pudding, warm or chilled, with cream.

NOLA BREAD PUDDING W/LEMON SAUCE & CHANTILLY CREAM



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My spouse and my married child and husband love bread pudding. I searched and tested numerous recipes. I was reading, yep reading, my Chef Paul Purdomme's Louisiana Kitchen cookbook one day and discovered this recipe. I knew when I saw the sauce and cream additions I had found THE BREAD PUDDING RECIPE that would make my family...

Provided by marti morgan

Categories     Other Breads

Time 3h45m

Number Of Ingredients 22

3 large eggs
1 1/4 c sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 c butter, melted
2 c milk
1/2 c raisins
1/2 c chopped roasted pecans
5 c cups very stale french or italian bread cubes, with crusts on
LEMON SAUCE
1 large halved lemon
1/2 c water
1/4 c sugar
2 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 1/4 cup water
1 tsp vanilla
CHANTILLY CREAM
2/3 c cups heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp grand marnier
1/4 c sugar
2 Tbsp tables dairy sour cream

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl of an electric mixer, beat the eggs on high speed until extremely frothy and the bubbles are the size of pinheads, about 3 minutes or 6 minutes with metal whisk.add the sugar, cinnamon, butter and beat on high until well blended. Beat in the milk.
  • 2. Stir in raisins and pecans. Place the cubed bread in a buttered , casserole dish (recipe calls for buttered loaf pan..my loaf pans were too small). I use a medium baking dish. Pour egg mixture over bread cubes and toss until all bread is soaked.
  • 3. Let bread bread sit until you see only a narrow bead of liquid around dish's edge--about 45 minutes, patting the bread down into the place in a preheated 350 degree oven. IMMEDIATELY REDUCE HEAT TO 300! Bake 40 minutes. INCREASE OVEN TEMPERATURE TO 425 DEGREES AND BAKE UNTIL BREAD PUDDING IS PUFFY AND WELL BROWNED, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • 4. To serve -- put 11/2Tablespoons warm lemon sauce in each dessert dish, then spoon in 1/2 cup hot bread pudding and top with 1/4 cup CHANTILLY Cream.
  • 5. DIRECTIONS FOR LEMON SAUCE Squeeze 2 tablespoons juice from lemon halves and put into a 1 quart saucepan.; add the lemon halves, water and sugar and bring to a boil. Stir in the dissolved cornstarch and vanilla. Cook 1 minute over high heat , stirring constantly.
  • 6. Strain, squeezing the sauce from the lemon rinds. Makes about 3/4 cup. Serve warm.
  • 7. DIRECTIONS FOR CHANTILLY CREAM Refrigerate a medium-size mixing bowl and beaters until very cold. Combine cream, vanilla, brandy, Grand Marnier in the bowl and beat with electric mixer on medium speed I minute.
  • 8. Add the sugar and sour cream and beat on medium just until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes. ( Do not overheat.) Overbeating makes it grainy and it cannot be returned to its former consistency.

LEMON-SPICE BREAD PUDDING WITH SAUTEED PEACHES



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Provided by Tasha Garcia

Categories     Citrus     Dairy     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Spice     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 cups 1-inch bread cubes from day-old rustic bread with crusts (about 11 ounces)
5 tablespoons butter, melted
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
2 cups whole milk
1 cup whipping cream
4 cardamom pods, crushed
2 whole star anise*
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
3 large eggs
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon salt
Sautéed Peaches
*Brown, star-shaped seedpods; available in the spice section of some supermarkets and at Asian markets and specialty foods stores.

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss bread and melted butter on large rimmed baking sheet to coat. Place bread in oven and toast until golden, tossing occasionally, about 15 minutes. Cool.
  • Meanwhile, scrape seeds from vanilla bean into heavy medium saucepan; add bean. Add milk, cream, cardamom, star anise, and lemon peel to pan and bring to simmer. Remove from heat, cover, and let steep 30 minutes. Strain.
  • Whisk eggs, sugar, and salt in large bowl. Gradually whisk milk mixture into egg mixture. Add bread and toss gently to combine. Cover and let stand at room temperature, stirring occasionally, at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours.
  • Position rack in middle of oven and preheat to 350F. Butter 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish. Transfer bread mixture to prepared dish. Bake until just set, about 55 minutes. Cool pudding at least 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature with sautéed peaches.

LEMON AND GINGER BRIOCHE BREAD PUDDING



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Make and share this Lemon and Ginger Brioche Bread Pudding recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups brioche bread cubes (1/2-inch cubes)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (1/2 stick)
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon sugar
4 cups half-and-half
6 slices lemon zest, removed with a vegetable peeler
2 tablespoons minced crystallized ginger
6 large eggs
salt, a pinch
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (or paste)
1/2 cup thinly sliced dried apricot (preferably Del Monte Pacific-style)

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven; preheat oven to 350°.
  • Butter an 8-inch square glass baking dish.
  • Place the bread on a large baking sheet; drizzle with the butter.
  • Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar, and toss to coat.
  • Spread the bread in a single layer and bake, stirring halfway through, for 15 minutes or until a deep golden brown.
  • Let cool on the baking sheet.
  • Meanwhile, bring the half-and-half just to a boil in a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Remove the pan from the heat; stir in the zest and ginger; let stand, covered, for 20 minutes.
  • Pour the half-and-half through a fine strainer set over a large glass measure or bowl, and wipe out the saucepan.
  • Whisk together the eggs, the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, and the salt in a medium bowl.
  • Slowly pour in the warm half-and-half, whisking constantly.
  • Return mixture to the saucepan and cook, whisking constantly, over med-low heat for 5-7 minutes, until the custard has thickened and coats the back of a spoon; if you draw your finger across it, it should leave a track.
  • Do not let the custard boil or scorch on the bottom; if tiny bubbles appear around the edges, remove the pan from the heat for a few minutes to cool the custard, continuing to whisk.
  • Remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla.
  • Pour the mixture through a fine strainer set over a large glass measure or bowl.
  • Transfer the bread to the baking dish and toss with the apricots.
  • Pour the custard over the bread.
  • Push down the bread with a spoon to submerge it.
  • Let stand for 30 minutes, or until the bread is softened.
  • Preheat the oven to 300°; have ready a roasting pan.
  • Put on a kettle of water to boil for the water bath.
  • Cover the baking dish with foil and seal the edges tightly.
  • Place the baking dish in the roasting pan and place in the oven.
  • Pour in enough boiling water the pan the come halfway up the sides of the baking dish.
  • Bake for 1 hour.
  • Carefully remove the foil and bake the bread pudding for 15 minutes longer, or until the top is golden brown but the center is still slightly jiggly.
  • Carefully remove the baking dish from the pan and let cool slightly on a wire rack.
  • Serve the pudding warm in bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569.5, Fat 32.5, SaturatedFat 18.3, Cholesterol 266, Sodium 369.5, Carbohydrate 55.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 27, Protein 14.9

GRANDMOTHER'S BREAD PUDDING WITH LEMON SAUCE



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Comforting is the best way to describe this lovely, flavorful bread pudding. And the drizzle of tangy lemon sauce offers a little zing!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

5 large eggs
3 cups 2% milk
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 cups cubed day-old white bread
4 cups cubed day-old wheat bread
1/3 cup raisins
LEMON SAUCE:
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-1/4 cups cold water
3 egg yolks, beaten
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Stir in bread cubes and raisins. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean., For sauce, combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt and water in a large saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. , Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. , Remove from the heat; gently stir in lemon juice and butter. Serve with bread pudding. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 140mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

LEMON BREAD PUDDING



Lemon Bread Pudding image

Old-fashioned bread pudding gets a new flavor twist with lemon pie filling.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
6 eggs
1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
2 cups milk
10 cups cubed French bread (about ten 1-inch slices)
1 can (15.75 oz) lemon pie filling or any fruit pie filling
1 cup Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Generously grease bottom and side of 3-quart casserole with shortening or cooking spray. In large bowl, beat sugar, vanilla and eggs with wire whisk until blended. Stir in Bisquick mix and milk. Stir in bread cubes until coated.
  • Spoon half of the bread mixture into casserole. Spoon 1 cup of the pie filling randomly over bread mixture. Top with remaining bread mixture.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean. In small bowl, mix remaining pie filling and the whipped topping. Serve warm pudding with whipped topping mixture. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 1, ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use day-old bread for a sturdier bread pudding.
  • Use a variety of breads for a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Soak the bread in the custard mixture for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Add mix-ins such as raisins, nuts, or chocolate chips to your bread pudding for extra flavor and texture.
  • Bake the bread pudding in a water bath to prevent it from drying out.
  • Serve the bread pudding warm with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.

Conclusion:

Lemon bread pudding is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and flavorful texture and its bright lemon flavor, this bread pudding is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you have some leftover bread, don't throw it away – make lemon bread pudding instead!

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