Spiced Pear Bread Pudding With Caramel Sauce For Tw

Name: Spiced Pear Bread Pudding With Caramel Sauce For Two
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup water, or as needed; 1/4 cup white sugar; 1/2 small pear, diced; 2 teaspoons chopped walnuts; 1 pinch ground ginger; 1 pinch ground nutmeg; 1 pinch ground black pepper; 1 pinch ground cinnamon; 1 pinch dried lemon peel; 1/2 cup milk; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 1/2 teaspoon spiced rum; 1/2 teaspoon dried lemon peel; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 cup cubed fresh bread

Servings: persons

1/4 cup water, or as needed
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 small pear, diced
2 teaspoons chopped walnuts
1 pinch ground ginger
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 pinch dried lemon peel
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 egg
2 tablespoons white sugar
1/2 teaspoon spiced rum
1/2 teaspoon dried lemon peel
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup cubed fresh bread

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Combine water and 1/4 cup sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until dissolved and light brown in color, about 6 minutes. Pour into the bottoms of 2 custard cups; rotate cups to spread caramel across the bottoms.
3
Arrange pear pieces over the caramel; top with walnuts. Sprinkle ginger, 1 pinch nutmeg, black pepper, cinnamon, and 1 pinch lemon peel on top.
4
Heat milk and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until butter is melted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
5
Whisk egg, 2 tablespoons sugar, rum, 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel, and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg in a bowl until well beaten. Stir in the milk mixture slowly; mix well. Stir in bread cubes; let soak for 5 minutes. Divide mixture between the prepared cups. Place cups in a baking pan; add hot tap water to come halfway up the sides of the cups.
6
Bake in the preheated oven until set, 35 to 45 minutes. Let cool until safe to handle, about 20 minutes.
7
Run a sharp knife around the inside edge of the cooled puddings and invert onto small dessert plates.

270

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup water, or as needed, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/2 small pear, diced, 2 teaspoons chopped walnuts, and more.

Yes, Spiced Pear Bread Pudding With Caramel Sauce For Two 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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Spiced Pear Bread Pudding With Caramel Sauce For Two

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