Best 8 Cranberry Amaretto Bread Pudding Recipes

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Searching for a delectable treat that combines the tangy sweetness of cranberries with the nutty flavor of amaretto? Look no further than this exploration of the best recipes for cranberry amaretto bread pudding. With its moist and tender crumb, this dessert is elevated by the infusion of amaretto liqueur, which adds a hint of almond and marzipan, perfectly complementing the tartness of cranberries. Whether you prefer a classic bread pudding or a more modern twist, this article presents a selection of recipes that cater to diverse preferences. Let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the perfect cranberry amaretto bread pudding recipe for your next special occasion or cozy gathering.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY BREAD PUDDING



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Aromatic, flavorful bread pudding.

Provided by Mike Smith

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups milk
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
¾ cup white sugar
5 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped away
1 ½ French baguettes, cut into 2-inch slices
½ cup golden raisins
1 cup cranberries
2 teaspoons butter

Steps:

  • Whisk milk, cream, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla bean together in a bowl; fold in baguette slices, raisins, and cranberries. Set aside to soak for 40 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 12-inch deep-dish pie dish.
  • Transfer bread mixture to prepared pie dish; remove and discard vanilla bean. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake until until pudding is set and lightly browned, about 15 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.3 calories, Carbohydrate 71.6 g, Cholesterol 187.4 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 881.3 mg, Sugar 32.8 g

SPICED CRANBERRY BREAD PUDDING



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I feel this is the best bread pudding. Very moist. Family and friends just love it and are always asking for the recipe. One piece is never enough, so cut it big! Enjoy. Topped with a drizzle of caramel-flavored sauce on warm bread pudding. Yum.

Provided by Treasures of Food

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
10 slices sourdough bread, cubed
1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, divided
¾ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Ocean Spray® Craisins®)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
4 large eggs
2 cups unsweetened almond milk (such as Blue Diamond® Almond Breeze®)
¾ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Toss bread pieces with 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice in a bowl. Add dried cranberries; toss well. Pour into the prepared pan. Drizzle with melted butter.
  • Beat eggs in a bowl until thoroughly mixed. Add remaining 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, almond milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Beat until thoroughly mixed. Pour over the bread pieces. Let soak, pressing bread lightly with a fork.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top springs back when lightly touched, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.4 g, Cholesterol 104.4 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 309 mg, Sugar 29 g

APPLE CRANBERRY BREAD PUDDING



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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Butter
4 1/2 cups cubed challa bread
3 cups peeled and diced Fuji apples
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 cups half-and-half*
6 eggs
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Whipped cream, recipe follows
1 pint heavy cream
1 tablespoon orange liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier)
1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 11 by 13-inch baking dish with room temperature butter.
  • Place cubed brioche in the baking dish. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine diced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar and cranberries. Pour over bread.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together half-and-half, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla. Pour custard over bread. Allow to saturate for a few minutes.
  • Bake for 40 minutes until pudding sets. Serve with whipped cream.
  • Place a medium bowl in the freezer for 1 hour before whipping cream.
  • Add heavy cream to chilled bowl and whip with a hand mixer. Add liqueur and powdered sugar and combine well.

CRANBERRY AMARETTO BREAD PUDDING



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This is an update to a recipe that's been in our family for three generations. The combination of white chocolate and amaretto mingled with seasonal cranberry is my favorite way to end any celebration's meal. -Jennifer Evans DaCastello, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings (1 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 large eggs, room temperature
4 cups 2% milk
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
3 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans, optional
6 cups cubed day-old French bread
SAUCE:
1 cup white baking chips
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup amaretto

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk together eggs, milk, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla and spices. Stir in cranberries and, if desired, pecans. Gently stir in bread; let stand until bread is softened, about 15 minutes., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until pudding is puffed and golden, and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 50-55 minutes., In a small heavy saucepan, heat baking chips and butter over low heat until melted and smooth, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in amaretto. Serve with warm bread pudding.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CREAMY CRANBERRY BREAD PUDDING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (2 pound) loaves Brioche challah
6 cups half-and-half
6 cups heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 vanilla beans, split lengthwise
18 eggs
3 cups granulated sugar
3 cups cranberries
1/2 cup orange marmalade
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cut the crusts off the bread and cut into 1-inch cubes. You should have about 10 1/2 cups of cubes. Arrange on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until light golden brown, about 10 minutes. Watch carefully to make sure they do not brown too much; set aside to cool. Leave the oven on. In a saucepan, heat the half-and-half, cream, salt, and vanilla bean over medium heat, stirring occasionally to make sure the mixture doesn't burn or stick to the bottom of the pan. When the cream mixture reaches a fast simmer (do not let it boil), turn off the heat. Set aside to infuse 10 to 15 minutes. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together. Whisking constantly, gradually add the hot cream mixture. Strain into a large bowl to smooth the mixture and remove the vanilla bean. Add the bread cubes, toss well, and let soak until absorbed. Fold the mixture occasionally to ensure even soaking. In a food processor pulse the berries to roughly chop them. Fold them into the soaked bread cubes carefully. Divide half the bread mixture among 20 ramekins, custard cups, or dessert cups, reserving the rest, filling them half way. Place a teaspoon of orange marmalade in each ramekin then top off with the remaining soaked bread mixture. Arrange the puddings in a hot water bath. Bake until set and golden brown on top, about 30 minutes for individual puddings. Serve warm or chilled, dusted with confectioners' sugar.

APPLE CRANBERRY BREAD PUDDING



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This would go nicely with a Thanksgiving dinner. Top this bread pudding with its Lemon Sauce recipe #74942.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups stale bread, cubed
2 cups sugar
2 cups milk
1 cup sugar
1/2 lb fresh cranberries
water, to cover
4 eggs
cinnamon
grated nutmeg, to taste
1 tablespoon vanilla
3 tablespoons rum (dark preferred)
3/4 cup melted butter, cooled
2 firm tart apples, cut in chunks
1/2 cup walnut halves

Steps:

  • Place bread and 2 cups sugar in mixing bowl.
  • Pour milk over and mix well.
  • Allow bread to soak up milk for about an hour.
  • In a saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar and cranberries.
  • Cover with water and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • Whisk together eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, rum and melted butter.
  • Pour over bread cubes.
  • Stir in apples, drained of their cooking liquid and the walnuts and cranberries.
  • Pour entire mixture into baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until pudding is puffed and golden.
  • Cool slightly, cut into squares and serve with lemon sauce recipe#74942.

CRANBERRY-APRICOT BREAD PUDDING



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I adjusted a favorite bread pudding recipe to make it a little healthier. Dried fruits add texture and sweetness to this heart-warming dessert.-Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1-1/4 cups whole milk
2 large egg whites
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
6 cups cubed day-old bread
8 tablespoons whipped topping
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine apricots and apple juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-8 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed. Stir in cranberries; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the milk, egg whites, egg, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg and cardamom. Add bread cubes; toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes. Stir in apricot mixture. , Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon whipped topping and 1-1/2 teaspoons chopped walnuts.

Nutrition Facts :

CRANBERRY BREAD PUDDING AND AMARETTO SAUCE



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The only thing more comforting than a warm bread pudding on a cold day is one drizzled with a warm Amaretto sauce. The tartness of cranberries is a wonderful contrast to the sweeter elements of this dish, while the nuttiness of almonds and Amaretto takes it from "comforting" to gourmet, especially when matched with the rich apple and caramel flavors of Domaine Pinnacle Ice Cider from Quebec, Canada.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 1/2 cups roughly chopped bread (try mixing baguette and brioche)
2 cups milk
4 eggs, separated
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon Amaretto
1/2 cup cranberries
1 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon sliced almonds, toasted
1/2 tablespoon Amaretto

Steps:

  • BREAD PUDDING: In a large mixing bowl, place eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and Amaretto. Mix thoroughly. Add bread and cranberries and toss in the liquid. Set it aside to soak (10-15 minutes).
  • Preheat oven to 350°F Grease muffin tin with butter. Fill the miffin cups and place on the middle rack of the oven.
  • Bake in the oven for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until the center is firm. Insert a skewer into the center to test. If it comes out wet, keep baking.
  • While bread pudding is in the oven, prepare Amaretto sauce.
  • AMARETTO SAUCE:.
  • In a pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add sugar. When the sugar has dissolved and begins to caramelize add the cream and bring to a simmer. Stir occasionally, until the sauce begins to thicken.
  • Add in toasted almonds and the Amaretto. Remove from heat. Drizzle the warm sauce over the bread pudding.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 735.3, Fat 42.3, SaturatedFat 24.9, Cholesterol 230.3, Sodium 587.5, Carbohydrate 80.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 55.8, Protein 10.8

Tips for Making Cranberry Amaretto Bread Pudding:

  • Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have amaretto liqueur, you can substitute another flavored liqueur, such as vanilla extract or orange liqueur.
  • Use a good quality bread for the pudding. A sturdy bread, such as French bread or sourdough, will hold up well in the custard.
  • Don't overcook the bread pudding. It should be cooked until the custard is set and the bread is tender, but not mushy.
  • Serve the bread pudding warm or at room temperature. Top with whipped cream, ice cream, or fresh berries.

Conclusion:

Cranberry Amaretto Bread Pudding is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover bread and cranberries. This bread pudding is also a good make-ahead dessert. It can be made the day before and then reheated in the oven or microwave before serving.

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