Pear Bread Pudding

Transform your dessert repertoire with this sumptuous Pear Bread Pudding, a perfect blend of comfort and sophistication. This easy-to-make recipe combines the sweetness of ripe pears with tender cubes of day-old bread, baked to perfection in a rich, spiced custard infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. The result is a golden-brown, aromatic pudding that's delightfully soft on the inside with a hint of caramelized edges. Ready in just over an hour, this crowd-pleasing dessert is ideal for brunch gatherings, family dinners, or holiday feasts. Garnish with a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant finish, and enjoy this warm, satisfying treat as the ultimate cozy indulgence.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 cups Bread (day-old or stale, cubed)
• 2 cups Pears (ripe, peeled, cored, and diced)
• 3 Eggs
• 2 cups Whole milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter (for greasing the dish)
• 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with unsalted butter.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed bread and diced pears. Toss gently to mix and transfer to the greased baking dish, spreading evenly.

Step 3

In another bowl, whisk the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well blended.

Step 4

Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread and pears, pressing down lightly with a spatula to ensure all bread pieces are soaked.

Step 5

Let the bread mixture sit for 15 minutes to fully absorb the custard.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set in the center. A toothpick inserted in the middle should come out clean.

Step 7

Remove the bread pudding from the oven and let it cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Step 8

Optional: Dust with powdered sugar before serving for a touch of sweetness and presentation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2537.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5112.4

Total Fat 158.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 76.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 888.0mg	0%
Sodium 5885.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 771.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.2g	0%
Total Sugars 288.9g
Protein 133.0g	0%

Vitamin D 346.8IU	0%
Calcium 1749.0mg	0%
Iron 40.1mg	0%
Potassium 2780.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.2%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 61.2%