WHISKEY-ORANGE BREAD PUDDING

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A bottle of workmanlike Scotch or other whiskey can be as useful in the kitchen as it is on the bar, contributing alcohol and flavor to a range of recipes. A splash of it can sharpen a pan sauce for steak or pork, it's excellent flambé material, and it's especially compatible with dried fruit. I have soaked dried currants in whiskey to add to a simple chocolate cake. For this recipe, which takes its cue from the Blood and Sand cocktail made with orange juice and Scotch, I used the spirit to bolster a warm bread pudding laced with orange, both grated zest and candied peel, and finished with a marmalade and whiskey glaze. Supermarkets and fancy food shops, as well as online sources, sell candied orange peel. But absent that ingredient you can substitute slivered dried Turkish apricots.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     custards and puddings, dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Unsalted butter for baking dish
2 cups/480 milliliters whole milk
1/2 cup/100 grams sugar
Grated zest of 1 large navel orange
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons/90 milliliters Scotch whisky
3 large eggs, beaten
5 cups baguette (about 235 grams) torn in small pieces
1 cup/about 6 ounces/160 grams chopped candied orange peel (or slivered dried Turkish apricots)
1/2 cup/165 grams orange marmalade
1 8- or 9-ounce container/280 grams mascarpone

Steps:

  • Heavily butter a 6-cup square or round baking dish. Place milk and sugar in a saucepan, heat until it is about to simmer and remove from heat. Add orange zest and salt. Set aside until just warm, about 10 minutes. Stir in 4 tablespoons of the whisky. When the milk mixture is no longer hot, beat in the eggs.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place the bread pieces in a large bowl. Pour milk mixture over them, add candied peel and let soak 15 minutes. Place marmalade in a small saucepan, add remaining whisky and heat to dissolve whisky in the marmalade.
  • Spoon half the bread mixture into a baking dish and smooth the surface. Cover with dabs of half the mascarpone. Spoon in remaining bread mixture. Place in the oven and bake 15 minutes. Brush with marmalade and whiskey glaze and continue baking until top is lightly brown and starts to become crusty, another 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let cool at least 30 minutes before serving. Beat remaining mascarpone with a whisk or fork for several minutes to smooth and loosen it. Serve alongside.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 473, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 455 milligrams, Sugar 45 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Nakisha Locklear
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this bread pudding without any problems. It's a great recipe for beginners.


Nagahozo Gladness
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This bread pudding is a great way to use up leftover bread. It's also a delicious and affordable dessert.


Renee Barber
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves bread pudding. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Baata Nak
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I followed the recipe exactly and my bread pudding turned out perfect. It was moist, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of sweetness.


Dhanesh singh
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This bread pudding was a bit too boozy for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less whiskey.


Ahmed Gado
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I love the combination of whiskey and orange in this bread pudding. It's a unique and delicious dessert that I'm sure to make again.


Syed Muhammad Aziz
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This bread pudding is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's rich, flavorful, and sure to impress your guests.


Jolaiya Bukola
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I've never made bread pudding before, but this recipe made it easy. The bread pudding was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.


Kokoye Boladele Olanike
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I made this bread pudding for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the whiskey and orange.


CYNTHIA BOAMAH
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This was an easy recipe to follow and the bread pudding turned out great! I would definitely make it again.


Koketso Lucky Moshapo
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I'm not a big fan of whiskey, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did because the whiskey flavor was very subtle and not overpowering at all. The bread pudding was moist and flavorful, and the orange zest added a nice citrusy


Shadrack Kwofie
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I followed the recipe exactly and my bread pudding turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Ajwa Info Point
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This bread pudding was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference. Otherwise, it was a very good recipe.


Jumaane Goddard
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I was a bit skeptical about using whiskey in a bread pudding, but I'm so glad I tried it. The whiskey added a subtle warmth and depth of flavor that really made the dish special.


Abdul Mujeeb
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This recipe is a keeper! The bread pudding was delicious and the whiskey orange sauce was the perfect complement.


Mada Hunar
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I've made this bread pudding several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Taqiy Mosallam
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This whiskey orange bread pudding was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about the moist, flavorful bread and the citrusy orange flavor. It was the perfect dessert to end a special meal.