Ingredients
– 1 large King Cake (store-bought or homemade)
– 4 large eggs
– 2 cups whole milk
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
– 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
– 1-2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
– Colored sugars (for decoration)
Instructions
Creating King Cake Bread Pudding is simple if you follow these easy steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Prepare King Cake: Cut the King Cake into 1-inch cubes and place them in the greased baking dish.
3. Mix Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
4. Pour Custard: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the King Cake cubes, ensuring all pieces are soaked.
5. Add Cream Cheese: In a separate bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar until smooth. Drop spoonfuls over the bread pudding mixture for added creaminess.
6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
7. Cool: Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the pudding to cool for 10-15 minutes.
8. Prepare Glaze: While the pudding cools, mix powdered sugar with 1-2 tablespoons of milk to create a smooth glaze.
9. Drizzle Glaze: Drizzle the glaze over the warm bread pudding and sprinkle with colored sugars for a festive touch.
These steps will guide you in creating an incredible King Cake Bread Pudding that will surely impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 7g