White Chocolate Bread Pudding W/ Poached Cherries

Name: White Chocolate Bread Pudding W/ Poached Cherries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 loaf Hawaiian bread (can use any dense egg bread); 7 ounces fine-quality white chocolate; 2 cups heavy cream; 1 cup whole milk; 3 large eggs; 3 large egg yolks; ¼ cup sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla; ½ cup dry white wine (can use sweet wine but that will of course change the taste); ½ cup water; ½ cup sugar; 1 cup dried tart cherry

Servings: persons

1 loaf Hawaiian bread (can use any dense egg bread)
7 ounces fine-quality white chocolate
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
¼ cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
½ cup dry white wine (can use sweet wine but that will of course change the taste)
½ cup water
½ cup sugar
1 cup dried tart cherry

1
Butter an 8-inch square glass baking dish; cut or tear enough of the bread to equal six cups; chop chocolate into coarse pieces.
2
In a small heavy saucepan bring 1 cup cream just to a boil and add chocolate.
3
Remove pan from heat and let mixture stand covered & undisturbed.
4
In another small heavy saucepan bring milk and remaining cup cream to a gentle simmer; in a bowl with an electric mixer beat together whole eggs, yolks, sugar, and a pinch salt on medium speed 5 minutes.
5
With mixer running add milk mixture in a slow stream, beating until combined well.
6
Whisk chocolate mixture until smooth & add with vanilla to egg mixture; beat mixture until combined well.
7
Pour cream mixture over bread cubes and with a spoon push bread down into mixture to coat evenly.
8
Chill pudding, covered, 1 1/2 hours.
9
Preheat oven to 350F; pour bread mixture into baking dish.
10
Put baking dish in a large baking pan and add enough hot water to pan to reach 1/2 the way up sides of dish.
11
Bake pudding in middle of oven 45 to 50 minutes or until set and springy to the touch.
12
Transfer pudding to a rack and cool for thirty minutes (pudding is also good chilled).
13
Poach cherries while pudding is baking;.
14
in a saucepan bring wine, water and sugar to a boil stirring until sugar is dissolved; add cherries and remove pan from heat; let mixture stand for one hour;drain cherries in a sieve and discard liquid.
15
Serve pudding with cherries and whipped cream.

1086

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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

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 loaf Hawaiian bread (can use any dense egg bread), 7 ounces fine-quality white chocolate, 2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup whole milk, and more.

Yes, White Chocolate Bread Pudding W/ Poached Cherries 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!