From: Country Living US
B. Smith's Bourbon-Cranberry Bread Pudding
Yields:
8
Prep Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 50 mins
Cal/Serv:
662
This bread pudding is irresistible — each slice is dipped in a mixture of egg and spices and warmed on a pan before being served atop bourbon custard and drizzled with cranberry sauce.
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Ingredients
- 2 1/2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 9 large eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 cups granulated sugar
- 3 1/2 cups whole milk
- cup heavy cream
- 6 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
- 10 slice country white bread
- 4 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/4 cup pecans
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp. bourbon
- confectioners' sugar
Directions
- Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8 1/2- by 4 1/2-inch loaf pan. Cut a piece of parchment paper to a length of 26 inches. Fold in thirds lengthwise so that it becomes 4 1/2 inches wide. Lightly butter the paper and fit it inside the pan along all four sides, buttered side facing in; make sure at least 1 1/2 inches extend beyond the top of the pan rim. Place loaf pan on a baking pan and set aside.
- Step 2In a medium bowl and using an electric beater, beat 2 eggs and 1 yolk with 2/3 cup granulated sugar until very thick and pale. In a large pan over medium heat, combine 2 cups milk, heavy cream, 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, 4 teaspoons vanilla, 1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook, stirring occasionally, just until bubbles form around edge of pan. Remove from heat. Gradually stir milk-cream mixture, a tablespoon at a time, into beaten eggs. Then, gradually return entire mixture to the pan.
- Step 3Add bread, 1/2 cup cranberries, and pecans to milk-cream-egg mixture and gently stir to mix, making sure all bread is soaked. Transfer to prepared loaf pan and bake until set and a knife inserted into center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool. Remove from pan to cool completely. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve, or up to 1 day.
- Step 4Meanwhile, in a medium bowl and using an electric beater, beat together 4 eggs, maple syrup, bourbon, and remaining vanilla. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm remaining milk just until bubbles form around edge of pan; cool slightly. Add bourbon mixture. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes (do not allow mixture to boil). Strain into a bowl and stir to cool slightly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve, or up to 1 day.
- Step 5In a medium pan, bring 3/4 cup water and remaining cranberries and sugar to a boil, stirring occasionally. Cook until berries just begin to pop. Let cool; then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve, or up to 1 day.
- Step 6Cut reserved bread pudding into 8 slices. Stir remaining eggs and cinnamon together in a pie plate. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Working with 1 slice at a time, dip bread pudding into egg mixture. Cook, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining slices. To serve, spoon reserved bourbon custard on a platter. Place bread pudding slices on custard and top with reserved cranberry sauce. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
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