Cherry Bread Pudding Recipe

Name: Cherry Bread Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Macerate cherries:; 1 pt. fresh, pitted cherries; 1/4 c. whiskey (alcohol will be cooked out); 1/4 c. granulated sugar; 1/4 c. orange juice; Bread Pudding Base:; 1 loaf day-old French bread, cut in chunks; 1 quart 1% or 2% milk; 3 eggs; 1 c. sugar; 2 T. vanilla; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 3 T. melted butter which is spread in bottom of baking dish; Sauce:; 1 stick ROOM TEMP butter; 1/4 c. sugar; Sauce from first step; 1 egg; 2 T. whiskey (optional)

Servings: persons

Macerate cherries:
1 pt. fresh, pitted cherries
1/4 c. whiskey (alcohol will be cooked out)
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1/4 c. orange juice
Bread Pudding Base:
1 loaf day-old French bread, cut in chunks
1 quart 1% or 2% milk
3 eggs
1 c. sugar
2 T. vanilla
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
3 T. melted butter which is spread in bottom of baking dish
Sauce:
1 stick ROOM TEMP butter
1/4 c. sugar
Sauce from first step
1 egg
2 T. whiskey (optional)

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["Take the butter out to soften.", "Macerate the cherries. Stir to dissolve the sugar and continue to cook on a med-low heat for 30 minutes while preparing the bread pudding base.", "Soak the bread chunks in the milk. Then crush with hands until softened. Add eggs, sugar, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, and drained cherries (save the juice). Stir well. Pour the 3 T. butter in the bottom of a THICK glass 13"" X 9"" pan. Add mixture to pan and bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees.", "Sauce: First, cream the 1/4 c. sugar and the softened butter. Then, cook in double boiler until well dissolved. Add the cherry sauce. When it is very hot, add well-beaten egg and use wire whisk to beat quickly into mixture to prevent curdling.", "Optional: Add the 2 T. whiskey to sauce while hot to cook off most of the alcohol. Pour over the bread pudding. Serve warm or cool. Cut into 24 pieces."]

1399

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Macerate cherries:, 1 pt. fresh, pitted cherries, 1/4 c. whiskey (alcohol will be cooked out), 1/4 c. granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Cherry 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.

Cherry Bread Pudding

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