Description
A warm and comforting bread pudding made with ripe pears, aromatic cardamom, and rich custard, perfect for a cozy dessert or brunch treat.
Ingredients
- 6 cups day-old challah or brioche bread, cubed
- 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 2 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- Butter for greasing the baking dish
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
- Whipped cream or crème fraîche, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
- Place the cubed bread and chopped pears in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, cream, eggs, sugar, cardamom, vanilla, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread and pears, gently stirring to coat evenly. Let the mixture sit for 15-20 minutes to absorb.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden and the custard is set in the center.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream or crème fraîche if desired.
Notes
- Best made with day-old bread to better absorb the custard.
- Cardamom pairs beautifully with pears, but cinnamon can be substituted.
- Can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
