ALICE'S CURIOUS FRENCH TOAST BREAD PUDDING
Provided by Haley Fox
Categories Milk/Cream Dessert Bake Dinner Winter
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, orange and lemon juices, and cinnamon. Whisk the mixture until it is smooth and combined, but do not overbeat it. Place each slice of bread into the mixture and let it absorb the liquid thoroughly. Set the soaked bread aside on a plate.
- 3. Place a griddle or a large frying pan over medium heat and coat it with butter. When the griddle is hot, cook each slice of bread until it is nicely golden on both sides, keeping the heat at a level that allows the bread to cook through evenly without burning the egg mixture. As they are cooked, set the slices aside on a plate.
- 4. While the bread is cooking, make the pudding base: Bring the heavy cream to a simmer in a small saucepan, and then remove it from the heat. Place the tea leaves in a tea strainer and steep them in the cream for 3 minutes (or simply put the loose tea in the cream, steep for 3 minutes, and then strain carefully). Discard the tea leaves and reserve the apricot Brandy cream.
- 5. In a medium bowl, combine the egg yolks, beaten egg, and sugar, and whisk to combine. Add a little of the egg mixture to the apricot Brandy cream and continuing to whisk, gradually add the remaining egg mixture until it's fully combined. Stir in the vanilla extract. Set the pudding base aside.
- 6. When all the bread has been cooked on the griddle, cut the slices into 1 × 1-inch squares.
- 7. Pour the pudding base evenly into the eight ramekins (they will be about one-fourth full), and then lay in the bread squares (the bread may extend above the edge of the ramekins). Place the ramekins on a large baking sheet, and bake for 20 minutes, or until the bread is golden and crispy and the liquid is bubbling.
- 8. To serve, drizzle maple syrup, crème anglaise, fruit coulis, and/or confectioners' sugar on top-whatever your heart desires! Slices of fresh fruit work wonderfully as a garnish or a side. Be generous, whatever you do!
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DL Chapman
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a potluck or a holiday breakfast.
Axam Miyingo
[email protected]I've never been a fan of bread pudding, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and moist.
Sinchon Mondol
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a lazy weekend morning. It's easy to make and it always turns out delicious.
LaRonda Davis
[email protected]This bread pudding is so rich and decadent. It's definitely a treat that I'll be making again and again.
M faisal faisal
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it never disappoints. It's a great way to use up leftover bread and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Irakli Apriashvili
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion breakfast or brunch.
Ahmad Alzwy
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Tarik Ali
[email protected]This bread pudding is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. It's so delicious and everyone loves it.
Ibrahim Mehboob
[email protected]I love the addition of the raisins and nuts in this recipe. They add a nice texture and flavor.
Rani Assad
[email protected]This bread pudding is a perfect way to use up leftover bread. It's also a great make-ahead breakfast or brunch.
Giota
[email protected]I've never been a fan of bread pudding, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and moist.
Aundralyn Jones
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a lazy weekend morning. It's easy to make and it always turns out delicious.
Richard Oduro
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of bread pudding. But I'm so glad I did! This is the best bread pudding I've ever had.
Nirob Bonik
[email protected]This bread pudding is so rich and decadent. It's definitely a treat that I'll be making again and again.
Scott Mckinnon
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The bread, eggs, milk, and spices all come together perfectly.
Rachael Ola
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion breakfast or brunch. It's also a great way to use up leftover bread.
Hunter Doom
[email protected]This was my first time making bread pudding and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Alex Sakib
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it never disappoints. It's a great way to use up leftover bread and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Godstime Black
[email protected]This French toast bread pudding was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and turned out so delicious. The bread was perfectly tender and custardy, and the flavors were amazing.