New Orleans Bread Pudding Recipe

Name: New Orleans Bread Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup raisins; 1/4 cup brandy or unsweetened apple juice; 1/2 cup butter, melted, divided; 1 tablespoon sugar; 4 eggs, lightly beaten; 2 cups half-and-half cream; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg; 10 slices day-old French bread (1 inch thick), cubed; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; Dash salt; 1 cup cold water; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup brandy or unsweetened apple juice
1/2 cup butter, melted, divided
1 tablespoon sugar
4 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
10 slices day-old French bread (1 inch thick), cubed
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Dash salt
1 cup cold water
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1
In a small saucepan, combine raisins and brandy. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; cover and set aside. Brush a shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter; sprinkle with sugar and set aside.
2
In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cream, brown sugar, vanilla, salt and nutmeg. Stir in remaining butter and reserved raisin mixture. Gently stir in bread; let stand for 15 minutes or until bread is softened.
3
Transfer to prepared dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350u00b0 for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
4
For sauce, in a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch and salt; gradually add water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Serve with bread pudding.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup raisins, 1/4 cup brandy or unsweetened apple juice, 1/2 cup butter, melted, divided, 1 tablespoon sugar, and more.

Yes, New Orleans 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.

New Orleans Bread Pudding

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