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.

Bibek Lembo
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I found this recipe to be too complicated.


Pritom Sarker
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This bread pudding was a bit too eggy for my taste.


Josiah Gage
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Yum!


Kian Mason
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A keeper!


Muzondi Daka
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Delicious!


Lily Mohamed (Lo2Lo2)
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This bread pudding was amazing! It was so moist and flavorful. The vanilla cream sauce was the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again soon.


kevin lackeram
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I wasn't a big fan of the cranberries in this bread pudding, but everything else was delicious. I would definitely make it again without the cranberries.


Thandi Phonia
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The bread pudding was a little dry, but the vanilla cream sauce helped to make up for it. Overall, it was a good recipe.


lee felix
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This bread pudding was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was still good. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the recipe.


Sani Shaibu
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I love this recipe! The bread pudding is always a hit with my family and friends. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Fardin FF
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This bread pudding was easy to make and turned out great! The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Anthony with an A
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I made this bread pudding for a potluck and it was a huge success! It was moist and flavorful, and the vanilla cream sauce was delicious. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Bilyaminu Saidu
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This bread pudding was a hit at my family gathering. Everyone loved the combination of cranberries, apples, and pecans. The vanilla cream sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again!


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