Best 12 Bread Pudding With Dried Cherries Recipes

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Bread pudding with dried cherries is a classic comfort food dessert that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is made with simple ingredients like bread, milk, eggs, sugar, and spices, and can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a traditional bread pudding recipe or something more unique, there are many delicious options to choose from. Whether you're making it for a special occasion or just because, you'll be sure to find a bread pudding with dried cherries recipe that you'll love.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE-DRIED CHERRY BREAD PUDDING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 13h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2/3 cup (about 4 ounces) dark chocolate chips
5 large eggs
5 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons brandy
Finely grated zest of 1/4 orange
Seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
5 tablespoons granulated sugar
6 slices soft white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup (about 3 ounces) milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup dried cherries
Nonstick cooking spray
1 tablespoon Turbinado sugar

Steps:

  • Put the dark chocolate chips in a large heatproof bowl. In another large bowl, whisk together the eggs and brown sugar until well combined.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring the cream, milk, brandy, orange zest, vanilla seeds, salt, and granulated sugar to a boil; stir until the sugar is dissolved. Pour the hot liquid over the dark chocolate chips and whisk until melted and smooth. While whisking constantly, pour the dark chocolate mixture into the eggs, mixing until combined. Add the bread and toss gently to coat. Transfer the bread mixture to the refrigerator and cool to room temperature. Stir in the chocolate chips and dried cherries. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Put eight 4-ounce ramekins on a baking sheet and lightly coat them with cooking spray.
  • Stir the bread pudding mixture to evenly distribute the chocolate chips and cherries. Divide the mixture among the prepared ramekins. Sprinkle a little Turbinado sugar over the top of each pudding and bake until puffed and set, about 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

FRUIT AND NUT BREAD PUDDING



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This recipe started out as a plain bread pudding. My husband, Tom, suggested adding some pecans, then I decided to add the pie filling. These ingredients make the pudding crunchy, moist and even more delicious.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

16 slices day-old bread, torn into 1-inch pieces
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
3 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling, slices cut in half
2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
1 cup golden raisins
3/4 cup butter, melted
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine bread and sugar. Set aside. In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, cinnamon, salt and vanilla until foamy. Pour over bread and sugar; mix well. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours. , Stir in all remaining ingredients except cream. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until firm. Cut into squares. Serve warm or cold with whipped cream if desired.

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CHERRY BREAD PUDDING



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Not only is bread pudding a great use of leftover bread, it's rich, satisfying, and delicious comfort food. The juice from the baked cherries makes this a very moist, tender, and sweet bread pudding. Good served with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups vanilla almond milk
⅓ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
5 cups 1-inch cubes of day-old Brioche bread
3 large eggs
1 ¼ cups pitted and halved cherries
1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine milk, sugar, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook just until butter has melted and set aside to cool.
  • Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or spray with cooking spray.
  • Add bread cubes to the baking dish. Whisk eggs into the butter mixture until well combined and pour over the bread cubes, pressing down a bit so bread cubes are submerged. Stir cherries into the bread cube mixture and distribute evenly. Let soak for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the bread pudding.
  • Bake until the top is golden brown and the custard is set in the center, about 65 minutes. Bread pudding will puff up but drop shortly after coming out of the oven, just like a souffle. Place on a baking rack and cool for 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 138.1 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 345.1 mg, Sugar 18.8 g

BREAD PUDDING WITH CHERRIES



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My mom would make bread pudding and have it coming out of the oven warm for us after school. This is a great use for leftover rustic bread.

Provided by Puppies777

Categories     Cherries

Time 2h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 lb dried tart cherry
12 ounces Italian bread, sliced 1 inch thick (rustic)
4 cups low-fat milk (1%)
2 cups half-and-half
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
6 eggs
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon sugar
confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a 1 qt saucepan over high heat, bring dried cherries and 3/4 cup water to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes or until cherries are tender. Grease a shallow 3 qt casserole.
  • In a large bowl with wire whisk; mix milk, half -and-half, brown sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, and cinnamon until well blended. Drain cherries, add any liquid to the egg mixture. Put cherries aside. Add bread slices to the egg mixture and let soak for 10 minutes, turning slices for even soaking.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange enough bread slices in bottom of casserole, in one layer, pushing slices together, to cover bottom. Sprinkle 2/3 cherries over bread in casserole. Arrange remaining bread, overlapping slices to fit, on top. Scatter last 1/3 of the cherries on top. Pour any egg mixture remaining in bowl over bread in casserole. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
  • Bake bread pudding 1 hour and 30 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean, covering loosely with foil during last 10 - 15 minutes of baking if top browns too quickly. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Serve warm with whipped cream. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.7, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 124.7, Sodium 260.1, Carbohydrate 35.8, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 19.3, Protein 9.7

BREAD PUDDING WITH MEZCAL MARINATED DRIED FRUITS



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Provided by Aarón Sánchez

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup dried apricots, diced
1/2 cup dried pineapple, diced
1/2 cup golden raisins, diced
2 cups mezcal
1 cup water
1 quart milk
1 pint heavy cream
2 cups sugar
6 eggs
1 teaspoon cardamom
1 teaspoon ground canela
1 loaf egg-based dough, like brioche or challah, diced

Steps:

  • Begin in a small saucepot, add all the dried fruits and mezcal with water and cook for 20 minutes until all the fruit has absorbed the mezcal. Set aside.
  • In another small saucepot, bring the milk, heavy cream and sugar to a scald about 15 minutes. Let cool. In a large mixing bowl whisk in the eggs with cardamom, canela until well beaten. Add the cooled milk mixture to the eggs and whisk further. In a buttered baking dish, scatter the diced bread and distribute the dried fruit evenly on top of the bread. Add the milk-egg mixture to the bread and fruit. Bake in 325-degree oven for 25 minutes until golden brown on the outside.
  • Serve a slice of bread with a scoop of cinnamon ice cream.

BREAD PUDDING WITH DRIED CHERRIES ON THE GRILL



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I have not tired this recipe YET and am posting it so I won't misplace it. I am planning to do so this weekend b/c I love bread pudding and I love cherries and it's a three day weekend. Yea! I will toast the bread in the toaster oven and bake in the oven rather than use a grill.

Provided by Impera_Magna

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 slices French bread (approximately 5 cups cubed)
3 large eggs
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/4 teaspoons nutmeg
1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups skim milk
1 cup dried cherries
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt (optional)

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 dried cherries 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 5- by 9-inch loaf pan.
  • Place pan in center of cooking grate and grill over indirec medium heat for 50 to 60 minutes or until top is well-browned and puffy.
  • Slice and serve warm with low-fat frozen yogurt, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.8, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 117.6, Sodium 733.8, Carbohydrate 102.6, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 42.4, Protein 15.9

BREAD PUDDING WITH DRIED CHERRIES



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Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 cups whole milk
1 cup dried red sweet cherries, or other dried fruit
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
5 cups 1-inch cubed day-old French bread

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl beat the eggs until frothy, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and melted butter. Beat until well blended. Add the milk, then stir in the dried cherries and lemon zest. Add the bread cubes and toss until mixed well. Cover and refrigerate for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally and pushing the bread cubes down into the liquid.Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bread cubes into a greased 8- by 8-inch heavy-gauge metal baking pan. Pour the liquid over the top, evenly distributing the cherries. Press the bread down so the liquid rises about halfway up them.Grill over Indirect Medium heat until the pudding is puffed and brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Keep the grill's temperature as close to 350°F as possible. Serve warm.From Weber's Big Book of Grilling. Copyright © 2001 Weber-Stephen Products Co. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

CHERRY UPSIDE-DOWN BREAD PUDDING



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I've always loved bread pudding, and I enjoy fixing this for my family on a chilly day. You could use a different flavor of pie filling and omit the chocolate chips to make a completely different dessert. It's always delicious! -Ronna Farley, Rockville, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 3h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 loaf (16 ounces) sliced white bread
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
5 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups 2% milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Sweetened whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Place bread slices on ungreased baking sheets. Broil each pan 3-4 in. from heat until golden brown, 1-2 minutes on each side; let cool. Cut into 1-inch pieces; set aside., Spoon pie filling into a greased 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl cream butter and sugar until crumbly. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in milk, cinnamon and vanilla (mixture may appear curdled). Gently stir in chocolate chips and bread cubes; let stand until bread is softened, about 10 minutes. Transfer to slow cooker., Cook, covered, on low until set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 2-3/4-3-1/4 hours. Serve warm, with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 305mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING WITH SUN-DRIED CHERRIES



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Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups Old Home Buttertop Wheat Bread, 1 (16-ounce) package cubes (1/2-inch) from a sourdough batarde loaf with crust removed
1/2 cup sun-dried Royalette Salad Cherries, 1 (10-ounce) jar
5 1/2 tablespoons cognac
1/2 pounds bittersweet chocolate , chopped
3 large Mountain Valley Eggs, 1.5 dozen , beaten
1 cup Meadow Gold Heavy Cream, 1 (1-pint) carton
1 pound Meadow Gold Sour Cream, 1 (3-pound) container or crème fraîche
3 1/3 ounces C&H Pure Cane White Sugar, 10 pounds
1 teaspoon Tones Pure Vanilla, 1 (16-fluid ounce) bottle
ounce ground Schilling Cinnamon, 1 (1-ounce) container
1 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
1/4 ounce C&H Powder Sugar, 4 pound
6 sprigs Farmers Daughters Herbs Mint, .667 ounce for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Arrange the bread cubes on a baking pan and let sit uncovered overnight to dry. In a small bowl, soak the cherries in the Cognac overnight to soften.2. Preheat the oven to 350°F. 3. Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler set over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from over water. In a large bowl, mix the eggs, cream, sour cream or crème fraîche, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth. Whisk in the warm chocolate. Fold in the bread and the cherries with Cognac. Let stand until the bread fully absorbs the custard and no white from the bread is showing. This may take up to 2 hours. Divide the mixture among six 10-ounce individual soufflé dishes or one 2-quart soufflé dish. Place the soufflé dish(es) in a large roasting pan. Fill the pan halfway with boiling water.4. Bake until the pudding is puffed up and set to the touch, about 35-40 minutes. Carefully remove from the dishes and cool slightly. 5. In a small bowl, whisk the crème fraîche and powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Put a large dollop on top of each serving and garnish with a sprig of mint. Serve warm.TO MAKE AHEAD: Prepare through Step 4. Let cool completely, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.TO REHEAT: Reheat in a preheated 350°F oven for about 6 to 8 minutes before serving. Proceed with Step 5.From From Our House To Yours. Compilation copyright © 2002 by Chronicle Books LLC. Foreword copyright © 2002 by Joyce Goldstein. Photographs copyright © 2002 by E.J. Armstrong. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.

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BREAD PUDDING WITH DRIED APRICOTS, DRIED CHERRIES AND CARAMEL SAUCE



Bread Pudding with Dried Apricots, Dried Cherries and Caramel Sauce image

Categories     Dairy     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Apricot     Cherry     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups sugar
2 1/4 cups water
4 ounces dried apricots, thinly sliced
4 ounces dried tart cherries or dried cranberries
3 cups whipping cream
2 cups whole milk
8 large egg yolks
1 1/2 24-ounce loaves sliced white bread, crusts trimmed, each slice halved

Steps:

  • Combine 1 cup sugar, 2 cups water, apricots and cherries in medium saucepan. Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand 20 minutes. Strain fruit; reserve fruit and soaking liquid separately.
  • Combine 1 cup sugar and remaining 1/4 cup water in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat; boil without stirring until deep amber color, brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush and swirling pan occasionally, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat. Gradually whisk in 1 cup reserved soaking liquid (mixture will bubble vigorously). Stir over low heat until caramel thickens slightly, about 6 minutes. Add 1 cup cream. Bring to boil and simmer until caramel thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool caramel sauce 30 minutes, whisking occasionally. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover caramel sauce and fruit separately and refrigerate.)
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Bring 2 cups cream and milk to simmer in another medium saucepan. Remove from heat. Whisk 2 cups sugar and egg yolks in large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in warm milk mixture. Cool custard slightly. Lightly butter 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Arrange enough bread in single layer over bottom and up sides of prepared dish to cover completely, trimming bread to fit. Sprinkle reserved fruit over bread. Arrange remaining bread slices over fruit, trimming to fit and overlapping slightly.
  • Pour custard over bread. Press bread gently to submerge into custard. Let stand until custard is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Bake until custard is set and bread is golden brown on top, about 55 minutes.
  • Rewarm sauce over low heat. Serve pudding warm with sauce.

WARM CHERRY BREAD PUDDING



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Categories     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Valentine's Day     Cherry     Winter     Anniversary     Ramekin     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

24 1/2-inch-thick slices challah or other egg bread (about 24 ounces)
2 cups whipping cream
2 cups whole milk
1 1/4 cups sugar
8 large eggs
1/4 cup dark rum
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups dried tart cherries
Purchased caramel sauce, heated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Using 3-inch-diameter round cookie cutter, cut round from each bread slice and arrange on baking sheet. Toast bread rounds in oven until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
  • Bring cream, milk, and sugar to simmer in heavy large saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Whisk eggs in large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk hot cream mixture into eggs. Whisk in rum and vanilla.
  • Butter eight 1 1/4-cup soufflé dishes; arrange on rimmed baking sheet. Place 1 bread round in bottom of each dish. Top each with 1 heaping tablespoon dried cherries. Top cherries in each dish with another bread round. Top each with another heaping tablespoon dried cherries. Top cherries in each dish with third bread slice. Divide custard among dishes, using about 3/4 cup for each. Let stand 30 minutes, pressing down on bread occasionally. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Bake bread puddings until tops are puffed and brown, about 35 minutes. Remove from oven; cool 10 minutes. Serve warm with caramel sauce.

WHITE CHOCOLATE-CHERRY BREAD PUDDING



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Looks fancy, but is easy to make? Sign us up. This dessert - a genius way to use old buns or rolls - is jazzed up with white chocolate and cherries is a sure winner with decadence to spare. Everyone will love this so much, you'll wish you'd made a double-batch.

Provided by Ball Park Buns

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Ball Park Buns

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 day-old Ball Park® Hamburger Buns, cut into bite-size pieces
1 ½ cups dried sour cherries (or other dried fruit)
2 cups cherry or apple juice
2 tablespoons sugar
1 (11 ounce) package white chocolate chips
2 cups half-and-half
1 cup milk
¼ cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
5 eggs, beaten
1 cup creme fraiche
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine dried cherries, juice and 2 tablespoons sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and stir a minute or two until sugar dissolves.
  • Remove from heat and set aside. (Note: If you use Grand Marnier instead, combine cherries and liqueur in a bowl, cover and allow to sit overnight to soak.)
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a saucepan, combine white chocolate, half & half, milk and sugar, heating over medium heat about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring until chocolate melts and is thoroughly combined.
  • Add cinnamon and nutmeg and reduce heat to simmer.
  • Stir a little of the hot mixture into the beaten eggs and stir well to temper the eggs. Slowly add the tempered eggs into the white-chocolate mixture and stir to combine.
  • Drain cherries and reserve the liquid.
  • Butter a 9x9-inch baking pan or 8 ramekins.
  • Place half the cubed buns in the pan or ramekins, top with half of the cherries. Follow with the rest of the cubed buns and the remaining cherries.
  • Ladle the white chocolate liquid over the bread and cherries. Press down slightly to make sure the liquid soaks into the bread thoroughly.
  • Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center comes away clean. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
  • Make topping by combining creme fraiche, confectioner's sugar and 1 to 2 tablespoons of the reserved cherry liquid, stirring well.
  • Top the bread pudding with the creme and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 810.6 calories, Carbohydrate 107.6 g, Cholesterol 189.9 mg, Fat 38.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 21.1 g, Sodium 325.1 mg, Sugar 42.1 g

Tips:

  • Use stale or day-old bread: This will help the bread pudding to have a firmer texture and prevent it from becoming too mushy.
  • Soak the bread in a custard mixture: This will help the bread to absorb the flavors of the custard and make it more moist and flavorful.
  • Add your favorite mix-ins: Dried cherries, raisins, nuts, and chocolate chips are all popular additions to bread pudding. You can also use fresh fruit, such as berries or bananas.
  • Bake the bread pudding in a water bath: This will help to prevent the bread pudding from drying out and will also give it a more even bake.
  • Serve the bread pudding warm or at room temperature: Bread pudding can be served immediately after it is baked, or it can be chilled and served later. It is also delicious served with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.

Conclusion:

Bread pudding is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be made with a variety of ingredients. It is a great way to use up leftover bread, and it can also be made ahead of time, making it a perfect dessert for busy weeknights. Whether you like it warm and gooey or chilled and refreshing, bread pudding is a classic dessert that everyone will enjoy.

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