Apricot Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce Recipe

Name: Apricot Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur; 1/4 cup water; 5 cups whipping cream; 6 large eggs; 1 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 8 croissants, cubed (about 1 pound); 1 cup dried apricots, diced; Caramel Sauce

Servings: persons

1 cup Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur
1/4 cup water
5 cups whipping cream
6 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
8 croissants, cubed (about 1 pound)
1 cup dried apricots, diced
Caramel Sauce

1
Simmer Grand Marnier and 1/4 cup water in heavy medium saucepan 5 minutes.
2
Cool mixture completely.
3
Whisk Grand Marnier-water mixture, cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla and nutmeg in large bowl to blend.
4
Place croissant pieces in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish; add apricots and toss to combine.
5
Pour custard over croissant-apricot mixture, pressing down gently with rubber spatula so that croissant and apricot pieces are evenly covered.
6
Let stand 20 minutes.
7
Preheat oven to 350F.
8
Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
9
Place dish in larger roasting pan.
10
Add enough hot water to roasting pan to come 1 inch up sides of baking dish.
11
Bake 1 hour.
12
Remove aluminum foil and continue baking until bread pudding is golden brown on top and firm to touch, about 30 minutes longer.
13
Carefully remove bread pudding from oven and from water bath; cool slightly.
14
Drizzle bread pudding with Caramel Sauce, if desired, and serve warm.

1473

kcal

Calories

122

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur, 1/4 cup water, 5 cups whipping cream, 6 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Apricot Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Apricot Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce

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