Cranberry-White Chocolate Bread Pudding with Creme

Name: Cranberry-White Chocolate Bread Pudding with Creme Anglaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Bread Pudding; 24 each whole eggs; 36 each egg yolks; 1-1/2 gal. heavy cream; 1-1/2 qt. milk; 1-1/2 qt. sugar; 2 qt. white chocolate, chopped; 5 Tbsp. orange zest, divided Safeway 1 lb For $0.79 thru 02/09; 6 gal. French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1-1/2 qt. vanilla wafers, chopped; 2-1/4 qt. fresh cranberries; Creme Anglaise; 1-1/2 cups JELL-O Vanilla Instant Pudding; 2-1/4 qt. milk

Servings: persons

Bread Pudding
24 each whole eggs
36 each egg yolks
1-1/2 gal. heavy cream
1-1/2 qt. milk
1-1/2 qt. sugar
2 qt. white chocolate, chopped
5 Tbsp. orange zest, divided Safeway 1 lb For $0.79 thru 02/09
6 gal. French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
1-1/2 qt. vanilla wafers, chopped
2-1/4 qt. fresh cranberries
Creme Anglaise
1-1/2 cups JELL-O Vanilla Instant Pudding
2-1/4 qt. milk

1
Bread Pudding: Beat whole eggs and egg yolks with whisk until well blended; set aside.
2
Mix heavy cream, milk and sugar in large saucepan; bring just to boil on low heat, stirring frequently.
3
Add white chocolate; stir until completely melted.
4
Remove from heat.
5
Gradually whisk in egg mixture.
6
Stir in 1/4 cup of the zest (or stir in 2 tsp.
7
of the zest for trial recipe).
8
Spread half the bread cubes evenly onto bottoms of 6 half-hotel pans (or onto bottom of 1 half-hotel pan for trial) sprayed with cooking spray.
9
Sprinkle with half each of the chopped wafers and cranberries.
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Repeat layers.
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Pour 2 qt.
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of the chocolate mixture over cranberries in each pan; gently press bread into chocolate mixture with back of spoon.
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Cover pans with foil.
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Let stand 30 min.
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Bake, covered, in 300F-convection oven 1 hour 15 min.
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Uncover; bake an additional 8 to 10 min.
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or until tops are golden brown.
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Cool.
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Refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
20
Cut dessert in each pan into 9 (4x3-inch) pieces.
21
Creme Anglaise: Beat pudding mix, milk and remaining 1 Tbsp.
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zest (or remaining 1/2 tsp.
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zest for trial recipe) with whisk until well blended.
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Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
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Stir before using.
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For each serving: Place 1 serving of Bread Pudding on microwaveable plate.
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Microwave on HIGH 20 to 30 sec.
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or until heated through.
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Serve topped with about 1 Tbsp.
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Creme Anglaise.

2800

kcal

Calories

177

Fat

Carbs

200

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Bread Pudding, 24 each whole eggs, 36 each egg yolks, 1-1/2 gal. heavy cream, and more.

Yes, Cranberry-White Chocolate Bread Pudding with Creme Anglaise 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-White Chocolate Bread Pudding with Creme Anglaise

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Variations & substitutions

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