Best 6 Toffee Pear Crisp Bread Pudding Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that harmoniously blends the sweet crunch of toffee with the delicate juiciness of pears, encased in a comforting bread pudding. This Toffee Pear Crisp Bread Pudding is an exquisite dessert that tantalizes the taste buds with its symphony of flavors and textures. The crisp topping, studded with buttery toffee bits, provides a delightful contrast to the soft, pillowy bread pudding, while the juicy pear filling adds a burst of freshness and sweetness. This recipe also includes variations to cater to different dietary preferences, including a gluten-free option and a boozy version infused with bourbon. Treat yourself or your loved ones to this exceptional dessert that will leave a lasting impression.

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CARAMEL AND PEAR PUDDING



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Here is a lovely winter dessert that uses fresh seasonal pears. It's easy to fix and a comforting treat after any meal. I enjoy snacking on it while sitting by the fireplace. -Diane Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 3h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup 2% milk
4 medium pears, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup boiling water
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and cloves. Stir in milk until smooth. Add pears and pecans. Spread evenly into a 3-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. , In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and butter; stir in boiling water. Pour over batter (do not stir). Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until pears are tender. Serve warm, with ice cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CARAMEL PEAR PUDDING



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Don't expect this old-fashioned dessert to last long. The delicate pears and irresistible caramel topping make it a winner whenever I serve it. It's nice to have a tempting fall cake that puts the season's best pears to excellent use. -Sharon Mensing, Greenfield, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch ground cloves
1/2 cup whole milk
4 medium pears, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
3/4 cup boiling water
Optional: Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to at 375°. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; beat in milk until smooth. Stir in pears and pecans. Spoon into an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish. , In another bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter and water; pour over batter. Bake, uncovered, for 45-50 minutes. Serve warm, with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 223mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

TOFFEE BREAD PUDDING WITH CINNAMON TOFFEE SAUCE



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An excellent winter dessert for a big party or just a cozy evening with friends. Creamy and very rich. This dessert is best eaten the same day it is prepared.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups milk
4 eggs
3/4 cup sugar or 3/4 cup Splenda sugar substitute
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons coffee extract
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 -6 1/2 cups Italian bread or 6 -6 1/2 cups brioche bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup Skor English toffee bits or 1 cup heath almond toffee bits
3/4 cup Skor English toffee bits or 3/4 cup heath almond toffee bits
1/3 cup whipping cream
1/8-1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease 13"x9"x2" baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, coffee, vanilla and salt.
  • Stir in bread cubes, coating completely with liquid.
  • Let soak for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup toffee bits.
  • Pour into greased pan.
  • Sprinkle remaining toffee bits on top.
  • Bake until surface is set (40-45 minutes).
  • Let cool 30 minutes.
  • Combine sauce ingredients in a medium saucepan, and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until toffee melts and mixture is well blended (makes about 2/3 cup sauce).
  • Cut pudding into squares, top with sauce and serve with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 100.2, Sodium 614.6, Carbohydrate 63.2, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 26.5, Protein 10.6

WARM STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING



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This rich dessert is not pudding in the American sense of the word. The moist, spiced cake is loaded with mincemeat and toasted walnuts, drizzled with warm buttery toffee sauce. We like our sticky toffee pudding steaming or at room temperature. -Denise Nyland, Panama City, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-1/3 cups prepared mincemeat
3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
TOFFEE SAUCE:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Grease a 9-in. square baking pan. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until blended. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in mincemeat and walnuts., Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool slightly in pan on a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; stir in brown sugar and cream. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat; simmer about 5 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Serve with warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 571 calories, Fat 27g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 474mg sodium, Carbohydrate 80g carbohydrate (63g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHAI-SPICED BREAD PUDDING



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Nothing says the holidays to me more than the warming spices of chai. This bread pudding incorporates those flavors to make a dessert that everyone raves about. -Jessie Apfe, Berkeley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
2 cups 2% milk
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoons rum, optional
6 slices day-old French bread (1 inch thick), cubed
1/3 cup slivered almonds
Vanilla ice cream or sweetened whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk together first 9 ingredients and, if desired, rum. Gently stir in bread; let stand 15 minutes or until bread is softened. , Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with almonds., Bake, uncovered, until puffed, golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic exchanges

COFFEE TOFFEE BREAD PUDDING



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I just found this on the Van Houtte coffee site and I'll be making it very soon. I love bread pudding and coffee. This should be wonderful!

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups half-and-half cream
1 cup milk
1/4 cup ground coffee
2 pieces lemon peel (wide strips l)
6 cups egg bread or 6 cups brioche bread, cubed
5 eggs
1 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
cinnamon
salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup butterscotch chips or 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° F and lightly butter an 8' square baking pan.
  • Place cream, milk, ground coffee and lemon peel in a medium saucepan set over medium-high heat.
  • Heat just until bubbles form around edge of pan. Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes.
  • Line a fine-holed sieve with cheesecloth or a single layer of paper towel.
  • Set over a medium-size bowl.
  • Very slowly pour cream mixture through sieve (Don't worry if a few coffee grounds slip through, most of the grounds will sink to bottom of pan).
  • Discard grounds and peel.
  • While milk is heating place bread cubes on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Toast in preheated oven, stirring occasionally until lightly golden, 6 to 9 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, but leave oven on.
  • Place bread in prepared pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk eggs with sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and salt.
  • Gradually whisk in cream mixture, then add butter. Pour over bread.
  • Sprinkle chips over top. Press bread and chips into cream mixture several times to ensure bread is well covered.
  • Cover with a lightly buttered piece of foil.
  • Set pan in a larger baking dish.
  • Fill larger dish with enough very hot water to halfway up the sides of bread pudding pan.
  • Bake until pudding sets, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Serve warm.
  • *For a fabulous dessert, make our creamy bread pudding and jazz it up with coffee and butterscotch or chocolate chips. Cut into squares, top with a dollop of cinnamon dusted whipped cream and a curl of lemon peel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.5, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 166.5, Sodium 104.2, Carbohydrate 38.3, Sugar 34.1, Protein 7

Tips:

  • Use ripe pears. This will ensure that your crisp is sweet and flavorful.
  • Don't overcook the pears. They should be tender but still hold their shape.
  • Use a variety of nuts. This will add texture and flavor to your crisp.
  • Don't skimp on the butter. It's what makes the crisp topping so crispy and delicious.
  • Serve the crisp warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. This will take your dessert to the next level.

Conclusion:

This toffee pear crisp bread pudding is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and flavorful pears, crispy topping, and creamy custard, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this toffee pear crisp bread pudding a try. You won't be disappointed!

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