Very Berry Bread Pudding Recipe
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Very Berry Bread Pudding Recipe
Description
The Very Berry Bread Pudding Recipe takes brioche bread chunks and layers them with a custard made from eggs, sugar, heavy cream, milk, and vanilla. Mixed berries—usually strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries—are gently coated in berry liqueur to infuse flavor before being folded between custard-soaked bread layers in a buttered and sugared baking dish. Baking at 375°F creates a dish with a tender, soaked interior and a slightly crisped sugar crust on the outside. The creamy custard contrasts with the fresh-tart berries, giving each bite a balance of richness and bright fruit notes.
Brioche or similar breads like challah or French bread work well, providing a soft crumb that absorbs the custard. The process of soaking the berries in liqueur enhances their fragrance and moisture, blending into the custard during baking. This pudding can be served warm or at room temperature, optionally topped with whipped cream and extra fresh berries for added freshness and texture contrast.
Frozen berries are suitable if fresh are unavailable, and the berry liqueur or alternatives like Grand Marnier are optional, skipping them won’t compromise the pudding's structure or custard richness. The sugaring of the baking dish contributes a subtle caramelized sweetness and helps create an appealing crust. This recipe offers a practical way to use brioche and seasonal berries for an indulgent yet approachable dessert that can be prepared ahead and baked when ready to serve.
Ingredients
- butter about 1 - 2 tablespoons, for greasing the baking dish
- 1/4 cup sugar (to coat the baking dish
- 8 egg
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup milk whole milk or 2% milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups mixed berries strawberries, raspberries and blueberries pictured in this recipe
- 2 tablespoons berry liqueur Grand Marnier can be used as well, Chambord, optional
- 8 cups brioche bread cubed or torn into 1 inch chunks
- Whipped Cream for serving, optional
- berries extra, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
- Butter an 8 x 11.5 inch (2 qt) baking dish and coat it with the 1/4 cup sugar
- Trimming the berries: Rinse/clean the berries. Trim the strawberries and if they are large, cut them in half or quarters. You want all the berries to be somewhat similar in size in size.
- In a medium bowl mix the berries. Pour the berry liquor over the berries and mix gently. Let the berries sit on the counter for about ten minutes. *See notes
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs with the sugar and vanilla. Add the heavy cream and milk and whisk until well blended.
- Place the bread cubes in a single layer inside the prepared baking dish (use a little more than half the amount of bread for this layer).
- Pour half of the custard mixture over the bread. Press lightly so the bread absorbs the custard.
- Spoon half of the berry mixture (and their juices, if any) over the custard soaked bread.
- Top the berries with the remaining bread cubes and pour the rest of the custard over it. Press lightly. Place the remaining berries on top.
- Bake for about 55 minutes to 1 hour or until set in the center. The top should look a bit golden.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help the bread pudding set a bit so it is easier to serve.Serve with whipped cream and garnish with extra berries (optional).
Notes
- Challah, French bread, or white bread can be substituted for the brioche if needed.
- If not using berry liqueur or Grand Marnier, simply omit that step without impacting the recipe's success.
- Frozen berries can be used in place of fresh ones; just thaw and drain excess liquid before mixing.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 625 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 625kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 77g | 26% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 269mg | 90% |
| Sodium | 252mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 233mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 54g | 108% |
| Vitamin A | 1280IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 141mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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