Description
This Cardamom Pear Bread Pudding is a cozy, spiced dessert made with ripe pears, crusty bread, and a creamy custard infused with warm cardamom. Perfect for chilly days or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cubed day-old crusty bread (like sourdough or French bread)
- 2 ripe pears, peeled and diced
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Butter, for greasing the dish
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with butter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, sugar, cardamom, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gently fold in the cubed bread and diced pears, ensuring all pieces are coated in the custard mixture.
- Let the mixture sit for 10-15 minutes so the bread can absorb the liquid.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top is golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm pears for the best texture.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Excellent with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
- Day-old bread works best as it soaks up the custard more effectively.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
