The Ultimate Bread Pudding Recipe

Name: The Ultimate Bread Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup boiling water; 1/3 cup raisins; 1-1/2 cups whipping cream; 1-1/2 cups light cream; 8 egg yolks; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 tsp pure vanilla; 4 oz brioche rolls or loaf, thinly sliced, or other rich egg bread; 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 3 tbsp apricot jam

Servings: persons

1 cup boiling water
1/3 cup raisins
1-1/2 cups whipping cream
1-1/2 cups light cream
8 egg yolks
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp pure vanilla
4 oz brioche rolls or loaf, thinly sliced, or other rich egg bread
3 tbsp unsalted butter
3 tbsp apricot jam

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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8 inch (2L) baking dish.
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2. Pour boiling water over raisins and allow to soak for 10 minutes. Drain well.
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3. Meanwhile, place both kinds of cream in a saucepan and heat gently.
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4. In a bowl, beat egg yolks with sugar. Beat in cream and vanilla.
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5. Sprinkle half of the raisins in bottom of baking dish. Btter brioche and arrange buttered side up in the dish in a single layer or slightly overlapping. Sprinkle with remaining raisins. Pour in custard.
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6. Bake in a water bath for 50 to 60 minutes, or until just set. Cool for about 15 minutes.
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7. Heat jam and brush over top of pudding. Serve warm or cold.
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Lighter version: Use milk instead of the light cream and whipping cream. Use 5 whole eggs instead of 8 egg yolks. Of course, this version will not be as rich as the original, but it will still work.

1209

kcal

Calories

109

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup boiling water, 1/3 cup raisins, 1-1/2 cups whipping cream, 1-1/2 cups light cream, and more.

Yes, The Ultimate 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.

The Ultimate Bread Pudding

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