Best 7 Artisan Bread Pudding Recipes

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Are you seeking a culinary adventure that blends tradition and taste in a harmonious union? Look no further than the realm of artisan bread pudding, a dessert that elevates the humble bread to a delectable centerpiece. In the labyrinth of recipes, you'll embark on a journey to unearth the secrets of this cherished treat. From the selection of the perfect bread to the delicate balance of flavors and textures, discover the nuances that transform ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary culinary creation. Join us as we guide you through the art of crafting the ultimate artisan bread pudding, unlocking the secrets to a delightful experience that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BLUEBERRY BREAD PUDDING



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This delicious blueberry bread pudding is made with fresh blueberries. Try this recipe for tasty blueberry bread pudding -- your family will love it!

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

For the Blueberry Bread Pudding:
3 cups milk
3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, optional
5 to 6 cups day-old torn French or Italian bread or rolls
2 cups fresh blueberries
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
For the Lemon Sauce:
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
Dash salt
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Heat oven to 350 F. Butter an 11-by-7-inch baking dish.
  • Whisk together the milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla and almond flavorings and 1/2 teaspoon of lemon zest in a large bowl.
  • Add the bread and let the mixture stand for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Toss the blueberries with powdered sugar in another bowl and then fold them into the bread mixture.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Set the baking dish in a larger baking or roasting pan and place it in oven.
  • Add about an inch of very hot water to the large outer pan.
  • Bake the bread pudding for about 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until it is firm and the top is lightly browned.
  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Bring the 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat.
  • Combine the 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt in another saucepan. Blend well.
  • Pour the boiling water over the sugar mixture and place it over medium-low heat. Cook until the mixture is thickened and clear, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and butter. Stir to blend.
  • Serve the bread pudding with the lemon sauce or another sauce or topping. Vanilla sauce , blueberry sauce, or bourbon sauce are all good choices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 kcal, Carbohydrate 75 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 295 mg, Sugar 56 g, Fat 6 g, ServingSize 8 Servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

OLD-FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING



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Bread pudding is a delicious treat and an even better way to reduce food waste! For this bread pudding recipe, collect the heels and any extra slices of bread you have and freeze them. When you have enough to measure six cups (this is about six slices of bread), thaw the slices and start baking this warm and comforting bread pudding.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups milk
1/4 cup butter
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 cups soft bread cubes (about 6 slices bread)
1/2 cup raisins, if desired
Whipping (heavy) cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In 2-quart saucepan, heat milk and butter over medium heat until butter is melted and milk is hot.
  • In large bowl, mix eggs, sugar, cinnamon and salt. Stir in bread cubes and raisins. Stir in milk mixture. Pour into ungreased deep round pan.
  • Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted 1 inch from edge comes out clean. Serve warm with whipping cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg

BREAD PUDDING



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This bread pudding recipe has been passed down three generations. I have included the brown sugar sauce and lemon sauce recipes to serve with this pudding. My youngest daughter's favourite.

Provided by Cullinaryjudge

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

3 eggs, beaten
1 cup whipping cream
1 cup milk
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups stale bread, cubes (white bread is best)
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
cinnamon
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup boiling water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 tablespoon lemon rind, grated
3 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 -5 drops lemon extract

Steps:

  • Whisk together eggs, whipping cream, milk, salt, sugar, and vanilla.
  • Stir in bread cubes and raisins.
  • Turn into greased 9x9 inch pan.
  • Sprinkle with cinnamon.
  • Bake 350 degrees F.
  • for about 30 minutes.
  • Serve with brown sugar sauce or lemon sauce.
  • Brown Sugar Sauce: In saucepan, work together flour and butter.
  • Add brown sugar.
  • Stir.
  • Gradually add boiling water.
  • Stir until smooth.
  • Boil until thick.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in vanilla, serve warm.
  • Lemon Sauce: Combine sugar, starch, and salt.
  • Gradually add boiling water.
  • Stir until smooth.
  • Cook over low heat until thick and clear.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Serve warm.

ARTISAN BREAD PUDDING



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Artisan breads are made with very simple ingredients. They are usually a hearty type of bread sold in a whole loaf. They are delicious but can hardened quickly! If this happens, here's a recipe to use the "hard" bread.

Provided by Healthy Debbie

Categories     Dessert

Time 6m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 loaf artisan bread, any type but sweet preferred, cut into bite sized pieces
2 -3 cups milk, skim preferred
1 teaspoon cardamom
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Pour the milk over the bread.
  • Top with spices.
  • Microwave for about 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.3, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 13.7, Sodium 48, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 0.2, Protein 3.2

RUSTIC BREAD PUDDING WITH CARAMEL SAUCE



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Bread pudding is such a treat. Every time I see it on a dessert menu, I order it, and I wonder why I do not make it more often myself. Finally, I decided it was time to develop a recipe for bread pudding that works with the crusty artisan bread I make, as well as a recipe for homemade caramel sauce that tempts people to lick their plates. Enjoy!

Provided by Melissa Johnson

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 23

Bread Pudding
800 grams or 10+ cups of cubed/torn crusty bread
4 cups of milk
6 eggs
1 cup sugar
5 Tbsp of unsalted butter melted
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp nutmeg
Optional
1/2 cup of raisins
1 apple peeled and thinly sliced
ground ginger, cardamom or clove
Caramel Sauce
11 Tbsp butter (1 stick plus 3 Tbsp)
1 1/2 cups of brown sugar (dark or light both work fine)
4-6 ounces of evaporated milk
1 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
Optional
1-2 Tbsp bourbon or whisky

Steps:

  • Bread Pudding
  • Grease a rectangular glass baking dish. (I used a narrow and deep 3 qt baker. A wider and shallower baker may require you to drop the cooking time by 10-15 minutes.)
  • Spread the bread pieces evenly in the greased baking dish.
  • Melt the 5 Tbsp of butter and set aside. (I use the microwave on a low power setting to avoid washing a saucepan.)
  • In a 2-3 quart bowl, ideally with a pour spout, mix the eggs and sugar, then add in the milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Finally mix in the melted butter.
  • Gently pour the contents of the bowl over the bread. Use a wide spatula to press the bread downward to soak up more of the liquid.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours, removing from the fridge at least once, partway through, in order to mix the bread, mash it down and break it up a little more.
  • Preheat your oven to 350 F and remove the baking dish from the fridge. Mix, mash and break up the bread one last time before placing it in the preheated oven to bake.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes, covering with foil for the final 15 minutes if the bread pudding seems to be getting too toasted.
  • Let it cool at least 20 minutes before serving with the caramel sauce below, ice cream, or whipped cream.
  • Caramel Sauce
  • In a small saucepan, boil the butter, brown sugar, water, and salt for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat, and add the vanilla extract and 4-6 oz of evaporated milk until you reach slightly less than the thickness you prefer. (The caramel sauce will thicken a bit more as it cools.) I used 6 ounces of evaporated milk. If I were adding bourbon, I would use less evaporated milk.
  • Pour or funnel the sauce into a jar. This will keep in the fridge for up to a week. Extra sauce can be frozen in a plastic container.

ELEGANT BREAD PUDDING



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At holiday potlucks, our whole family looks forward to my sister-in-law bringing this best-of-the-season dessert. The scrumptious caramel sauce is a unique touch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

10 cups cubed croissants or French bread
1/2 cup raisins
8 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
CARAMEL SAUCE:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Arrange bread cubes evenly in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with raisins. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, half-and-half cream, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and orange zest; pour over bread. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Cover with foil and bake 15 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. , For sauce, in a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and whipping cream; cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Serve bread pudding in bowls with caramel sauce and whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 168mg cholesterol, Sodium 270mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

OLD-FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING



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This may be an old-fashioned bread pudding dessert, but good taste never goes out of style!

Provided by Justin Shepheard

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups half-and-half
8 large eggs
1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons raisins
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 loaf white bread, torn into large chunks
1 stick butter
½ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10x12-inch baking pan.
  • Combine half-and-half, eggs, sugar, heavy cream, raisins, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a bowl; mix well.
  • Arrange bread pieces on the bottom of the prepared pan. Pour cream mixture over bread. Allow to soak 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Place the baking pan into a larger pan; fill the larger pan with water halfway up the sides of the smaller pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 60 to 75 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a small skillet over low heat. Pour into a small bowl; add confectioners' sugar and mix well.
  • Remove bread pudding from the oven. Poke holes throughout using a butter knife. Pour butter sauce over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.6 calories, Carbohydrate 49.2 g, Cholesterol 186.4 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 383.1 mg, Sugar 28.9 g

Tips for Making Artisan Bread Pudding:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the final flavor and texture of your bread pudding.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the bread pudding tough.
  • Use a variety of breads. This will add flavor and texture to your bread pudding.
  • Soak the bread cubes in the custard mixture for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the bread to absorb the custard and become soft and flavorful.
  • Bake the bread pudding in a water bath. This will help to prevent the bread pudding from drying out.
  • Let the bread pudding cool slightly before serving. This will help the bread pudding to set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Artisan bread pudding is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover bread, and it can be made with a variety of different flavors and ingredients. Whether you are looking for a classic bread pudding recipe or something more unique, you are sure to find a recipe in this article that you will love. So next time you have a craving for something sweet, give artisan bread pudding a try!

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