Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Cranberry Orange Bread Pudding. A perfect balance of tart cranberries, zesty orange, and sweet custard, all baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Pudding:
- 6 cups cubed day-old bread (brioche or challah)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Custard:
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar or whipped cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the bread: Spread cubed bread in the dish, then add cranberries and orange zest.
- Make the custard: Whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, orange juice, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Pour over the bread.
- Bake: Press down gently, let sit, then bake for 45–50 minutes until set.
- Serve: Cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar or top with whipped cream.
Notes
- If using frozen cranberries, no need to thaw. Add white chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor. Serve with orange glaze or vanilla sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
