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Maple Cranberry Bread Pudding: 7 Cozy Comforts to Relish Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

This Maple Cranberry Bread Pudding is a warm and cozy dessert perfect for chilly days. Combining the subtle sweetness of maple syrup with tart fresh cranberries, this comforting dish is made with cubed stale bread soaked in a rich custard mixture featuring milk, heavy cream, and warm spices. Baked to golden perfection, it’s an inviting treat to enjoy with family and friends during the holidays or any time you crave a classic, homey dessert.

Ingredients

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Bread Pudding

  • 4 cups stale bread, cubed
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the pudding.
  2. Prepare Custard Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together milk, heavy cream, maple syrup, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until fully combined and smooth.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Gently fold the cubed stale bread and fresh cranberries into the custard mixture, ensuring all pieces are soaked but not overly saturated to maintain texture.
  4. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the bread and custard mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly to allow for uniform baking.
  5. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the center is set and no longer jiggly.
  6. Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let the bread pudding cool for a few minutes to allow it to firm up before serving warm.

Notes

  • Use stale or day-old bread for best texture as it absorbs the custard better without becoming too mushy.
  • Fresh cranberries provide a nice tart contrast, but dried cranberries can be used as a substitute if preferred.
  • Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup and sugar according to taste.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute milk and cream with plant-based alternatives like almond or oat milk.
  • The bread pudding can be served with whipped cream or a drizzle of additional maple syrup for extra indulgence.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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