Best 9 Ultimate Tart Cherry Bread Pudding Recipes

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Indulge in the irresistible charm of this ultimate tart cherry bread pudding, a delightful dessert that harmonizes the tangy sweetness of cherries with the comforting warmth of bread. This extraordinary dish is an exceptional treat for any occasion, combining the best of both worlds - the tender embrace of bread and the vibrant burst of cherries.

Within this article, you'll find a treasure trove of recipes that cater to every taste. Dive into the classic version, where rustic bread cubes soak up a luscious custard infused with the essence of tart cherries. For a decadent twist, try the chocolate cherry bread pudding, where rich chocolate and succulent cherries dance in perfect harmony. And for those seeking a gluten-free indulgence, the gluten-free tart cherry bread pudding offers a delightful alternative that doesn't compromise on taste or texture.

Prepare to be captivated by the symphony of flavors and textures that await you in each recipe. The soft, pillowy bread, the plump and juicy cherries, the velvety custard, and the occasional crunch of nuts or streusel topping create a sensory experience that is truly unforgettable.

Discover the secrets to crafting this delectable dessert, from selecting the perfect bread and cherries to mastering the art of custard-making. Detailed instructions guide you through each step of the process, ensuring success even for novice bakers.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you and your loved ones utterly enchanted.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHERRY BREAD PUDDING



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Not only is bread pudding a great use of leftover bread, it's rich, satisfying, and delicious comfort food. The juice from the baked cherries makes this a very moist, tender, and sweet bread pudding. Good served with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups vanilla almond milk
⅓ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
5 cups 1-inch cubes of day-old Brioche bread
3 large eggs
1 ¼ cups pitted and halved cherries
1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine milk, sugar, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook just until butter has melted and set aside to cool.
  • Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or spray with cooking spray.
  • Add bread cubes to the baking dish. Whisk eggs into the butter mixture until well combined and pour over the bread cubes, pressing down a bit so bread cubes are submerged. Stir cherries into the bread cube mixture and distribute evenly. Let soak for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the bread pudding.
  • Bake until the top is golden brown and the custard is set in the center, about 65 minutes. Bread pudding will puff up but drop shortly after coming out of the oven, just like a souffle. Place on a baking rack and cool for 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 138.1 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 345.1 mg, Sugar 18.8 g

BOURBON-SOAKED CHERRY BREAD PUDDING WITH VANILLA GLAZE



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

One 1-pound loaf white bread, cubed
1 1/4 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted, plus for greasing baking dish
2 cups milk
1/3 cup bourbon
4 cups pitted tart red cherries (fresh or jarred, drained)
Vanilla Glaze, recipe follows
3 cups confectioner's sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup bourbon, plus more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and position a rack in the center of the oven. Grease a 2-quart baking dish with butter and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cubed bread, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, melted butter and milk; mix thoroughly, then transfer to the prepared baking dish. Pour in the bourbon, and gently fold in the cherries.
  • Place in the oven and bake until puffed and golden brown on top, about 45 minutes. Set aside and let cool completely.
  • Pour the vanilla glaze over the bread pudding and serve.
  • Place the confectioner's sugar in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in the melted butter, vanilla and bourbon until completely combined and smooth. Taste for bourbon; add as needed.

ULTIMATE TART CHERRY BREAD PUDDING



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I had stale Italian bread and a can of tart red cherries. Inspiration struck and this is the result.

Provided by Pamela Rappaport

Categories     Puddings

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 16

about 6 cups of stale bread, cubed
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 dash(es) salt
4 eggs
3 c milk
1 1/2 c sugar
1 can(s) tart red cherries packed in water, drain and reserve juice
1/2 c chopped pecans
SAUCE
reserved cherry juice
1/2 c water
1/2 c sugar
1 Tbsp flour
TOPPING
whipped cream

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350, grease a casserole dish
  • 2. Toss the cubed bread with the cinnamon, pecans and cherries and place in casserole dish.
  • 3. Mix the eggs, milk, sugar, salt and vanilla well with a whisk.
  • 4. Pour over the bread mixture and let it sit to absorb for an hour.
  • 5. Bake until set, about an hour. This will depend on the depth of your dish, I like to use a deep dish. If you use a shallow dish check it after 45 minutes.
  • 6. For the sauce:
  • 7. Mix the flour and sugar in a small saucepan.
  • 8. Add the juice and water.
  • 9. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Stir frequently.
  • 10. Set aside to cool.
  • 11. Serve topped with the sauce and whipped cream.

BEST EVER BREAD PUDDING



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The secret to incredible bread pudding with a soft middle and crisp edges starts with leftover dinner rolls. I picked up the rich brown sugar sauce recipe from my friend Kathryn Gartmann. A big drizzle of it takes this dessert over the top and really makes it the best bread pudding ever. -Maria Petrella, Taste of Home Prep Cook

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
2-1/4 cups half-and-half cream
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
20 dinner rolls (1-1/4 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes (18 cups)
3 tablespoons brown sugar
SAUCE:
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup half-and-half cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk together the first 10 ingredients until blended. Gently stir in bread. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. or 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with brown sugar; let stand until bread is softened, about 15 minutes. Bake until puffed and a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes., Meanwhile, for sauce, melt butter in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar; stir until dissolved. Gradually stir in cream. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until thickened, 15-20 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add vanilla, sea salt and baking soda, stirring well. Serve sauce with warm bread pudding.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 calories, Fat 29g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151mg cholesterol, Sodium 540mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

BAKED CHERRY PUDDING



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Our mother's recipes pleased all six of her children. One of my brothers was especially fond of her cherry pudding. Every time he came home, Mom would bake this cake-like treat. Now, I surprise him with it whenever he visits me.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-2/3 cups sugar, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup milk
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) pitted tart cherries, undrained
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine 2/3 cup sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in milk. Spread into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish; set aside., In a small saucepan, combine the cherries, butter and remaining sugar. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Spoon over crust. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 221mg sodium, Carbohydrate 86g carbohydrate (68g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHOCOLATE CHERRY BREAD PUDDING



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I am a big fan of never wasting things, so of course when I have old bread around I don't wanna waste it. So I'm always playing around with different bread pudding recipes. You can't go wrong with chocolate and cherries.

Provided by Marc Murphy

Categories     dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup heavy cream
1 cup milk
48 jarred wild cherries, such as Amarena Fabbri, plus 1/2 cup liquid from the jar
1/2 cup maple syrup
Pinch fine salt
5 large eggs
1 cup dark chocolate (63 percent)
1 baguette, medium diced
1 cup cold heavy cream
2 tablespoons brandy
2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Steps:

  • For the pudding: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a medium pot add the cream, milk, liquid from the cherries, maple syrup and salt and bring to a boil.
  • In a separate bowl crack and whisk the eggs. In a larger bowl add the dark chocolate.
  • Pour the warm liquid into the dark chocolate and whisk until the chocolate has melted. Slowly whisk in the eggs. Mix in the diced baguette and let it sit for 30 minutes.
  • Place a cherry into each of eight 4-ounce ramekins, then fill the ramekins with the bread pudding mixture.
  • Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes.
  • For the brandy whipped cream: Whip the cream, brandy and granulated sugar until it holds stiff peaks. Serve the puddings topped with the cream.

CHERRY BREAD PUDDING



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This is inspired by a recipe by the French baker Jacquy Pfeiffer, whose French Pastry School in Chicago is the only school of its kind in the country. Jacquy's recipe, called a bettelmann, is a traditional Alsatian dish made with day-old brioche. This version, made with regular or whole-wheat bread, is not as rich.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dessert

Time 3h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 ounces stale white or whole-wheat bread, crusts removed (weigh after removing crusts)
1 cup low-fat milk (2 percent)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Softened butter for the baking dish
3 eggs, separated
50 grams (1/2 cup) almond flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons mild honey, like clover
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 pound cherries, pitted
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, lightly toasted
1 teaspoon kirsch (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut the bread into 3/4-inch squares. Combine the milk and vanilla and toss with the bread in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or longer.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 9-inch ceramic tart pan or 2-quart baking dish. Arrange the pitted cherries in the dish.
  • Remove the soaked bread from the refrigerator and beat with a whisk or an immersion blender until it becomes a mush. Beat in the egg yolks, almond flour, cinnamon, kirsch if using, and honey.
  • In a clean, dry bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whip attachment, begin beating the egg whites on low speed. Gradually add the sugar, turn up the speed to high and whip until the egg whites form a soft meringue, about 1 minute. Be careful not to overbeat, as you do not want the mixture to dry out. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the egg whites into the bread mixture. Scrape into the baking dish. Sprinkle the sliced almonds on top.
  • Bake 40 minutes, until puffed and golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 199, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 101 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SUGAR-CRUSTED CHOCOLATE CHIP AND CHERRY BREAD PUDDINGS



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Categories     Bread     Milk/Cream     Chocolate     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy     Cherry     Kirsch     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons butter, room temperature, divided
3 slices white sandwich bread (about 5 1/4x4 1/4 inches each)
1 cup half and half
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup dried tart cherries
1/2 cup chilled whipping cream
1 tablespoon kirsch (clear cherry brandy)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Spread 2 tablespoons butter over bread slices. Cut bread into 1-inch pieces. Whisk half and half, eggs, vanilla, and 1/3 cup sugar in large bowl to blend. Add bread cubes, chocolate chips, and dried cherries; toss to coat. Divide mixture among six 2/3-cup custard cups. Dot tops with remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Bake 10 minutes. Sprinkle puddings with 2 tablespoons sugar. Bake until tops are browned, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk cream, remaining 1 tablespoon sugar, and kirsch in medium bowl just until slightly thickened. Serve puddings warm with kirsch cream.

SOUR CHERRY TART



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Gloria Zimmerman picks well-ripened sour cherries from the cherry tree in a friend's yard each summer, pits them and freezes them. Although this tart can be made with sweet cherries, it is better made with sour cherries. The pate brisee recipe is very rich and must be handled with care to make it conform to the tart mold. The unglazed tart should not be refrigerated; it should be served while still lukewarm - difficult to do in a restaurant - with strong coffee.

Provided by Jacques Pepin

Categories     dinner, dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield One 11-inch tart

Number Of Ingredients 10

About 3/4 cup flour (4 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 stick (3 ounces) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons ice-cold water
1 1/4 pounds sour cherries, pitted
2 tablespoons minute tapioca
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup almonds ground in a food processor with 1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • For the pate brisee, place the flour, sugar, salt and butter pieces in owl and crush the butter into the dry ingredients with the tips of your fingers until combined somewhat but with pieces of butter still visible in the mixture. Add the ice water and stir with a fork just until the mixture holds together. Gather it up, pressing it between your hands to flatten it and make it round, and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for one hour.
  • Rub a small amount of flour into a pastry cloth and roll the dough into a very thin circle, about 12 1/2 inches in diameter. Roll the dough onto the rolling pin and gently fit it into the bottom and up the sides of an 11-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Press the dough against the sides of the pan to fill in any holes and make it adhere to the metal. Remove any excess overhanging dough by rolling the rolling pin across the top of the pan. Refrigerate the tart shell for one hour.
  • Meanwhile, in a bowl combine the cherries, tapioca, sugar and almond extract. Sprinkle the ground almond-sugar mixture in the pastry shell and arrange the cherry mixture on top. Place the tart pan on a cookie sheet and bake in a 400-degree oven for one to one-and-a-quarter hours, until the dough is nicely browned. Unmold and serve with strong coffee.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of tart cherries for a more complex flavor.
  • Pit the cherries before using them.
  • Soak the bread cubes in the milk mixture for at least 15 minutes, or up to overnight, for a richer flavor.
  • Use a 9x13 inch baking dish for a thin bread pudding, or a smaller dish for a thicker bread pudding.
  • Bake the bread pudding until the center is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Conclusion:

Tart cherry bread pudding is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover bread, and it is also a good source of fiber and antioxidants. Tart cherry bread pudding can be served warm or cold, and it can be topped with whipped cream, ice cream, or fresh fruit.

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