Ingredients
– 6 cups day-old bread, cubed (such as brioche or challah)
– 2 cups fresh blueberries (or frozen, thawed and drained)
– 4 large eggs
– 2 cups whole milk
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
– Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
Creating Cozy Blueberry Bread Pudding is a simple yet rewarding process. Follow these steps to achieve a delicious result:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Prepare Bread: In a large bowl, place the cubed bread and set it aside.
3. Mix Blueberries: Gently fold the fresh blueberries into the bread cubes, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, salt, and melted butter until well combined.
5. Combine Mixtures: Pour the egg mixture over the bread and blueberries, making sure to coat all the bread cubes. Let it sit for about 10-15 minutes to soak.
6. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the soaked mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
7. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for about 10-15 minutes before serving.
9. Dust with Powdered Sugar: If desired, dust with powdered sugar for a beautiful finish.
These steps will guide you in crafting this incredible bread pudding that is sure to become a favorite in your household!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 8g