Brandied Plum-Vanilla Bread Pudding Recipe

Name: Brandied Plum-Vanilla Bread Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup pitted dried plums, quartered; 1/3 cup brandy; 1 1/2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 3 large eggs; 5 cups (1/2-inch) cubed dry French bread (6 ounces); Cooking spray; 1/2 cup vanilla light ice cream (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Place plums and brandy in a bowl. Let stand 30 minutes. Pour mixture into a sieve over a bowl, reserving soaking liquid. Set plums aside.
2
Combine reserved soaking liquid, milk, and next 4 ingredients (through eggs) in a large bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Add bread, tossing gently to coat. Stir in plums. Spoon mixture into a 1 1/2-quart round casserole coated with cooking spray. (Dish will be full.) Cover with foil; let rest 30 minutes to absorb liquid.
3
Place dish in a 5-quart round electric slow cooker; add enough hot water to cooker to come halfway up sides of dish. Place several layers of paper towels across top of slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
4
Remove dish from slow cooker. Serve bread pudding warm. Top with ice cream, if desired.

357

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Carbs

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* 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: 3/4 cup pitted dried plums, quartered, 1/3 cup brandy, 1 1/2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk, 1/2 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Brandied Plum-Vanilla Bread Pudding 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.

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Brandied Plum-Vanilla Bread Pudding

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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