Best 11 Berry Bread Pudding Recipes

VERY BERRY BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• NOTE: I have found that people tend to fight over the browned top crust of bread pudding so I solved that problem by baking mine in a 10" round x 4" deep Pyrex casserole, ensuring everyone of receiving a large portion of browned pudding with enough soft pudding underneath. This meant that I had to use a 17" x 13" x 2" deep broiler pan for the Bain Marie or water bath. If you choose to use a different size baking dish, results may vary, such as a longer baking time. My bread pudding ended up being 2.5" deep.
• Directions for bread pudding:.
• Preheat oven to 335 degrees. Fill tea kettle with enough water to fill a 13" x 17" pan, half way up with boiling water. Bring water to boil, then turn down heat to a simmer, for later use. Butter the casserole dish; set aside.
• Place the 2 cups of milk in a large saucepan, uncovered, over medium heat. Let the milk heat in the pan, without stirring, until a skin forms on top and it is scalded. Or, if this makes you uneasy, stir the milk and continue heating until small bubbles form along the edges of the pan. Remove from heat.
• Meanwhile, place the eggs and yolks in a large mixing container with a pouring spout. Beat or whisk briefly, only to mix, not until they are foamy or light. (This beats too much air into the custard)
• Gradually add the sugar, vanilla and almond extracts, ground cinnamon, ground ginger and salt, beating only until well mixed.
• Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, slowly add 1/4 cup amounts of the hot milk to the egg mixture, stirring gently. When 1 cup of warm milk has been added into the egg mixture, add the remaining milk and stir gently. This process is called "tempering", making sure that your eggs don't "scramble" in the pan from the heat of the milk! Set aside custard mixture.
• In a large bowl, tear the Hawaiian rolls apart into large chunks, totaling 6 cups. Using a large mesh strainer, pour your custard mixture slowly over the bread roll cubes. (Straining the custard catches any lumpy egg whites.) Stir very gently, making sure that the bread rolls are all thoroughly coated. Allow to rest in the bowl for 10 minutes. Stir twice.
• While the bread is soaking up the custard, measure out your frozen berries. I'm lucky enough to have a deep freezer so I have individual bags of the berries, but a quality brand of mixed berries with blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and black raspberries can be used. They should NOT be mashed!
• Gently fold the 2 cups of mixed frozen berries into the custard/bread mixture. Pour this into the prepared casserole dish, using a spoon to make sure that the berries are well distributed and that the raspberries are pushed down into the custard, to fill their little centers.
• Place the casserole dish into the broiler pan and place this into the oven, leaving the oven door open. Carefully pour the hot, boiling water into the pan, going up to 1/2 the height of the casserole. NOTE: PLEASE BE CAREFUL! I have a long-necked tea kettle so there is no risk of burning myself. However, if you feel more comfortable filling the broiler pan with the hot water prior to placing it into the oven, do what makes sense for YOU!
• Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until a sharp knife inserted 1 inch into the middle of the custard comes out clean. Carefully remove the broiler pan and place on a heat-proof surface. Lift the casserole out of the water, place it on a wire rack and cool for 1 hour or until a comfortable eating temperature. Allow water in broiler pan to cool, dump out when safe to the touch.
• Serve warm, cool, cold. Plain or with topping of choice. Just enjoy it, however you please!
• Directions for Orange Whipped Cream:.
• Have ALL of your ingredients and equipment ice cold! I store the beaters in the bowl in my frig and have a small dish of the sifted powdered sugar in there, too. (Sifting the powdered sugar after you've measured it eliminates nasty sugar lumps!)
• Remove bowl, beaters, whipping cream and powdered sugar from the refrigerator. Insert beaters into machine, shake whipping cream multiple times to integrate the butter fat; pour into the bowl.
• Starting out at the lowest speed, beat whipping cream until it slightly thickens. Starting out at a lower speed prevents splashing all over.
• Once cream begins to thicken, increase speed to medium high and whip until soft peaks begin to form. Increase speed to high and slowly add the powdered sugar to the whipped cream, being sure to reach all corners of the bowl if doing this with a hand mixer.
• When firm peaks have formed, add vanilla extract and 2-3 drops of orange oil (or orange zest) and blend only until combined, about 10 seconds.
• Serve a dollop of this on top of the still warm Very Berry Bread Pudding. The whipped cream is also good in your coffee, with a dash of cinnamon!

BRIOCHE AND BERRY BREAD PUDDING WITH LEMON FONDANT

Steps:

• Butter and sugar 6 (6-ounce) ramekins.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and sugar. Combine well with a whisk - then let it settle so there are no air bubbles on the surface otherwise these will cause lumps in your anglaise.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Tear the brioche up into large pieces using your hands, add to the custard mixture and toss to combine. Equally divide the berries among the ramekins and top with the bread mixture. Gently press down so they are packed evenly. Sprinkle with more sugar, then refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes to let soak.
• Bake for 25 minutes in the center of the oven. The pudding is ready when it has puffed up and the custard is set. The top should be a nice golden color. Remove and allow to cool slightly.
• Make the fondant. In a mixing bowl combine sifted powdered sugar, water, lemon zest and juice.
• Once the pudding has cooled slightly, invert onto an individual serving plate. Drizzle the lemon fondant over warm bread pudding and serve with extra fresh berries.

WHITE CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING WITH RED BERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 2-quart casserole with shortening or spray with cooking spray. In 3-quart saucepan, cook white chocolate and milk over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until white chocolate is melted (do not boil). Stir in bread cubes; set aside.
• In large bowl, beat eggs. Stir in all remaining bread pudding ingredients until well blended. Stir in bread mixture. Pour into casserole.
• Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients. Cook over medium heat about 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
• Place strainer over 2-cup serving bowl; pour raspberry mixture into strainer. Press mixture with back of spoon through strainer to remove seeds; discard seeds. Serve warm bread pudding with sauce.

TRIPLE THREAT BERRY BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Butter the inside of a 3 quart baking dish.
• Sprinkle 2 tablespoons sugar over the berries. Combine the bread and the berries and spread out evenly in the baking dish.
• Combine the milk, eggs, yolks, sugar, Kirsch, allspice and vanilla in a saucepan over very low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Cook for 7 to 9 minutes or until the mixture begins to thicken. Strain through a fine wire mesh strainer and pour over the bread in the baking dish.
• Set the baking dish in a shallow water bath and place the whole setup into the oven. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove and cool.
• When cool, sprinkle the top with the confectioners' sugar and glaze under a hot broiler before serving.

WAFFLE BERRY BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• set oven to 200c.
• break the waffles and white chocolate into chunks
• place half the waffles in a deep dish and add half of the chocolate and half of the raspberries.
• Combine sugar, flour, creme fraiche, eggs and vanilla essence - whisk and spoon half of the mixture evenly over the raspberries.
• Repeat the process - place the remainder of the waffles, white chocolate and raspberries then cover with the remainder of the mixture.
• Place in oven for 30mins.

BERRY STRATA (ITALIAN BERRY BREAD PUDDING)

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Turn off the heat, add the honey, and stir to combine. Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine the eggs, ricotta, and sugar. Using a fork, mix to combine and beat the eggs. Add the milk, orange juice, butter and honey mixture, and bread. Stir to combine. Gently fold in the berries. Place the ingredients in a 10-inch round (2-quart) baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours and up to 12 hours. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake the strata until golden on top and baked through, about 40 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon into dishes and serve.

BERRY BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Cut each slice of white bread into thirds. In a nonstick saucepan bring the sugar and water to a boil. Add the blueberries and simmer for 2 minutes until they pop; add raspberries and simmer for a minute or until wilted. Strain them over a bowl. Reserve the fruit and return the strained juices to a skillet. Over high heat reduce the juices until 1 cup remains and cool until room temperature. Blend the syrup with the fruits.
• Oil a 6 cup souffle mold. Line sides with bread strips and spoon fruit and syrup in the middle. Trim the bread on the sides of the bread so they are the same level as the fruits. Cover the fruit with more bread, cover the bread with a plate and place weight on the plate; refrigerate overnight.
• Unmold (if possible) and serve with whipped cream.

BERRY BREAD PUDDING WITH VANILLA CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Arrange half of bread pieces in a lightly greased 11x7 inch baking dish.
• Arrange frozen berries in a single layer over bread.
• Top with remaining bread pieces.
• Whisk eggs and next 6 ingredients until smooth.
• Slowly pour egg mixture over bread, pressing down with a wooden spoon until bread absorbs mixture.
• Let stand 20 minutes.
• Bake covered at 350° for 30 minutes.
• Uncover, brush evenly with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
• Sprinkle evenly with 2 tablespoons sugar and bake 30 more minutes or until set.
• Remove from oven and let stand 30 minutes.
• Serve with Vanilla Cream Sauce.
• ****Vanilla Cream Sauce Directions.
• Stir whipping cream, sugar, and flour together in a saucepan.
• Add butter and cook stirring constantly, over medium heat until mixture is slightly thickened.
• Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
• Serve warm.

FRESH BERRY BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Grill the bread over direct medium heat until toasted and grill marks appear, about 2 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. Cut bread into cubes and set aside.
• In a large bowl, beat the eggs until frothy, about 3 minutes. Add the sugar, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, and melted butter. Beat until well blended. Add milk, then stir in blackberries and lemon zest. Add bread cubes and toss until mixed well.
• Let rest for about 45 minutes, patting the bread down into the liquid occasionally. Transfer bread and egg mixture to a seasoned cast-iron skillet. Cover bottom of skillet with foil to protect it from soot. Place pan in center of cooking grate and grill over indirect medium heat for 50 to 60 minutes, or until top is well-browned and puffy. Slice and serve warm, with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.

WHITE CHOCOLATE BERRY BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 350 F. Toss bread with butter; sread on bottom of 13x9 pan sprayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle raspberries and white morsels.
• 2. Beat pudding mixes and milk in a large bowl with whisk; reserve 1 1/2 cups pudding; put i fridge until ready to use. Whisk eggs into remaining pudding mix until blended; pour over bread mixture.
• 3. Bake for 20 min. Sprinkle with nuts; bake another 15-20 minutes, or until knife comes out clean. Cool slightly.
• 4. Cook reserved pudding in saucepan 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring constantly. Serve over bread pudding before serving.

BREAKFAST BERRY BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• 1. Spray 8 x 8 pan with oil. Preheat oven to 350.
• 2. Spread cream cheese on bread, then cut bread into cubes and sprinkle in pan.
• 3. Dice any remaining cheese and distribute over bread. You may use less than the entire 4 ounces of cream cheese and it will be fine.
• 4. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar, then berries, and then 1/2 of brown sugar (2 T).
• 5. Beat eggs, milk and vanilla. Pour over top. Sprinkle with rest of brown sugar.
• 6. Bake in a bain marie at 350 for 35 to 40 minutes. Test with knife; it should come out clean.
• 7. HINT: for bain marie, place casserole in a larger casserole, put on rack in preheated oven, then pour boiling water in larger pan to come up to at least half the height of casserole dish.
• 8. Allow to cool slightly. Cut in 9 squares.
• 9. OPTIONAL: Serve over a pool of pureed berries and top with plain Greek yogurt or sour cream.