Warm Fruited Bread Pudding

Indulge in pure comfort with this Warm Fruited Bread Pudding, a timeless dessert featuring rich, custard-soaked brioche or challah bread studded with plump dried cranberries and raisins. This easy yet elegant recipe combines a creamy custard base infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a dessert that's perfectly sweet, subtly spiced, and irresistibly nostalgic. Baked to golden perfection, it's the ultimate cozy treat to serve warm with a drizzle of vanilla sauce, a dollop of whipped cream, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Perfect for holidays or any chilly evening, this bread pudding will have everyone coming back for more.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 cups day-old bread (such as brioche or challah)
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.5 cups dried cranberries
• 0.5 cups raisins
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for greasing)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Cut the day-old bread into roughly 1-inch cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, heavy cream, and granulated sugar. Stir occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is warm but not boiling.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until fully combined.

Step 5

Slowly pour the warm milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to avoid scrambling the eggs. This forms your custard base.

Step 6

Pour the custard base over the bread cubes in the large mixing bowl. Toss gently to ensure each piece of bread is thoroughly coated.

Step 7

Let the bread soak for 10 minutes, occasionally pressing down with a spatula to help it absorb the custard.

Step 8

Fold the dried cranberries and raisins into the soaked bread mixture.

Step 9

Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Allow the bread pudding to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with your favorite toppings, such as vanilla sauce, whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3142.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8241.3

Total Fat 268.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 141.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 1784.1mg	0%
Sodium 10064.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1241.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 57.3g	0%
Total Sugars 464.0g
Protein 233.3g	0%

Vitamin D 378.7IU	0%
Calcium 1745.1mg	0%
Iron 52.7mg	0%
Potassium 3566.5mg	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: 29.1%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 59.7%