Cranberry White Chocolate Bread Pudding
Cranberry White Chocolate Bread Pudding is the perfect cozy dessert for any occasion. This indulgent treat features layers of stale bread soaked in a creamy custard, enriched with tart cranberries and sweet white chocolate. The golden-brown top and delightful aroma will fill your kitchen with holiday cheer, making it an instant favorite at family gatherings or festive brunches. Easy to prepare and utterly delicious, this bread pudding is a heartwarming way to celebrate the season.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups stale French bread or brioche, cubed
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a large baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cut stale bread into one-inch cubes. Optionally, toast lightly for added crunch.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until combined.
- Layer half of the bread cubes in the baking dish; sprinkle with half of the cranberries and white chocolate chips. Repeat layers.
- Pour custard mixture evenly over the layers and let soak for 15 minutes.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and set in the center. Cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 140mg