Cheese Danish Bread Pudding With Orange Sauce

Name: Cheese Danish Bread Pudding With Orange Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Bread Pudding; 1 1/2 cups milk; 1 cup half and half; 6 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest; 1 large loaf King's Hawaiian Sweet Bread, cubed; 8 ounces cream cheese; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 egg yolks, room temperature; 1/4 cup ricotta cheese; pinch salt; Sauce; 1/4 cup no-pulp orange juice; 1 cup orange marmalade; 3 tablespoons orange liquor, such as Cointreau

Servings: persons

Bread Pudding
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup half and half
6 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
1 large loaf King's Hawaiian Sweet Bread, cubed
8 ounces cream cheese
1/3 cup sugar
2 egg yolks, room temperature
1/4 cup ricotta cheese
pinch salt
Sauce
1/4 cup no-pulp orange juice
1 cup orange marmalade
3 tablespoons orange liquor, such as Cointreau

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Whisk together first five ingredients in a bowl large enough to accommodate the bread and liquid.
3
Add bread to the liquid, pressing slightly so that all the bread gets wet. Let soak, gently folding over if top layer starts to dry.
4
In another mixing bowl, using hand or stand mixer on medium speed, blend cream cheese and sugar until well combined.
5
Add yolks one at a time to cheese mixture, blending thoroughly after each addition.
6
Add ricotta, vanilla and salt, blend well but don't whip.
7
Prepare a 9X13 pan with nonstick spray.
8
Layer half the bread mixture on the bottom of the prepared pan.
9
Spread cream cheese mixture as next layer, until about 1 inch from edge of pan. It's OK if the cheese is thicker in some spots than in others.
10
Layer rest of bread mixture on top of cream cheese, evenly pouring any liquid left in the bowl. Be careful not to smoosh the bread around so as to not shift the cheese layer below.
11
Bake for 30-40 minutes, checking after 30. Pudding should be golden brown on top and soft-firm to the touch, not squishy.
12
While pudding bakes, combine sauce ingredients in a sauce pan over medium low. Stir as marmalade melts and ingredients combine. Simmer uncovered, stirring frequently, until liquid reduces a little and coats back of spoon. Keep warm.
13
Let pudding cool a little, then serve warm in a bowl with a drizzle of sauce.

749

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Carbs

Protein

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Bread Pudding, 1 1/2 cups milk, 1 cup half and half, 6 eggs, and more.

Yes, Cheese Danish Bread Pudding With Orange 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!