Cranberry Apple Pecan Bread Pudding With Vanilla Cr

Name: Cranberry Apple Pecan Bread Pudding With Vanilla Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Bread Pudding; 1 1/2 cups apples, peeled and sliced; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 4 large eggs; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted; 2 cups half-and-half (or milk); 1/4 cup brandy; 1/2 cup cranberries; 1/2 cup pecans, chopped; 5 cups stale croissants (or brioche or french bread, cut in cubes); Vanilla Cream; 2 cups milk (or half and half or cream); 2 tablespoons flour; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup butter; 2 teaspoons vanilla

Servings: persons

Bread Pudding
1 1/2 cups apples, peeled and sliced
2 teaspoons lemon juice
4 large eggs
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups half-and-half (or milk)
1/4 cup brandy
1/2 cup cranberries
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
5 cups stale croissants (or brioche or french bread, cut in cubes)
Vanilla Cream
2 cups milk (or half and half or cream)
2 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 teaspoons vanilla

1
Pudding:.
2
in a medium bowl, toss sliced apples with lemon juice and set aside.
3
in a large bowl, beat the eggs till frothy and light in color. Add the sugar, vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon and beat till smooth.
4
Stir in the butter, half and half and brandy.
5
Toss the apples, cranberries, pecans with the bread cubes.
6
Place the bread mixture in a greased 9x5 loaf pan (or individual custard cups). Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread. Cover with foil and weigh down with a bag of rice or dried beans to encourage the bread to absorb the liquid. Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
7
Preheat oven to 325. Remove the foil and weights and place the pudding in a larger pan with 1 inch of hot water. Bake for 55 minutes or till set.
8
Increase oven temperature to 425 and bake 10 minutes more, till lightly browned. Serve warm with room temperature sauce.
9
Vanilla Cream Sauce:.
10
Combine milk (or cream) with flour and sugar in a saucepan. Add butter. Heat over medium high heat till it bubbles, stirring. Continue to heat gently till thickened. Stir in vanilla.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Bread Pudding, 1 1/2 cups apples, peeled and sliced, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 4 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Apple Pecan Bread Pudding With Vanilla Cream 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.

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Cranberry Apple Pecan Bread Pudding With Vanilla Cream Sauce

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