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
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.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Apricot Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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