Ingredients
– 6 cups of day-old bread (cubed)
– 2 cups of whole milk
– 1 cup of heavy cream
– 1 cup of granulated sugar
– 4 large eggs
– 1 cup of pureed guava (fresh or canned)
– 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
– ½ teaspoon of cinnamon
– ¼ teaspoon of salt
– ½ cup of caramel sauce (for drizzling)
– Fresh guava slices (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Creating the perfect Guava Caramel Bread Pudding is simple if you follow these steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. Prepare Bread: In a large bowl, add the cubed bread and set it aside.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, eggs, guava puree, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture over the cubed bread, ensuring that all pieces are soaked. Let it sit for about 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
5. Transfer to Dish: Pour the bread mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
6. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool: Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 15-20 minutes before serving.
8. Serve: Drizzle with caramel sauce and garnish with fresh guava slices if desired.
By following these steps, you’ll create a delicious Guava Caramel Bread Pudding that will delight your taste buds and impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8-10
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 6g