Light Amaretto Bread Pudding Recipe

Name: Light Amaretto Bread Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread (16-ounce); 1 quart 1% low-fat milk; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 egg; 3 egg whites; 1 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons almond extract; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ⅓ cup sliced almonds, toasted; ¾ cup golden raisin, optional; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; ¼ cup low-fat buttermilk; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 4 tablespoons amaretto liqueur

Servings: persons

1 loaf French bread (16-ounce)
1 quart 1% low-fat milk
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 egg
3 egg whites
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup sliced almonds, toasted
¾ cup golden raisin, optional
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ cup low-fat buttermilk
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 tablespoons amaretto liqueur

1
Break up bread into small pieces.
2
Place in a medium bowl and cover with 1% low-fat milk.
3
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
4
Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with the butter.
5
In a small bowl, beat together egg, egg whites, sugar and extracts.
6
Stir into bread mixture.
7
Gently fold almonds and raisins, if using, into bread mixture.
8
Spread bread mixture evenly in baking dish.
9
Set on middle rack in oven and bake for 1 hour or until lightly golden, cool.
10
For sauce, stir together butter, buttermilk and sugar over very low heat in a small saucepan.
11
Continue stirring until sugar is dissolved and butter is melted.
12
Combine cornstarch with amaretto, stirring until cornstarch is completely dissolved.
13
Add to butter mixture, increase heat to medium and stir until mixture boils and thickens slightly.
14
To serve, cut the bread pudding into squares and spoon a scant tablespoon of sauce over each serving.

775

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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

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.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 loaf French bread (16-ounce), 1 quart 1% low-fat milk, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Light Amaretto 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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Light Amaretto Bread Pudding

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Variations & substitutions

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