Description
A delightful treat that combines the tartness of cranberries with the zesty flavor of oranges, perfect for chilly evenings and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups of stale bread, cubed (about 1 loaf)
- 1 cup of fresh cranberries (or dried cranberries as a substitute)
- 1 tablespoon of orange zest (from about 1 medium orange)
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups of milk (whole or 2% for creaminess)
- 3/4 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons of butter (for greasing the baking dish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
- In a large bowl, combine the cubed stale bread and fresh cranberries, tossing gently to mix.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, orange zest, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread and cranberries, gently folding until all the bread is soaked. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Pour the soaked bread mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- To reheat, warm individual portions in the microwave or the entire dish in the oven at 350°F (175°C).
- For a richer flavor, let the bread pudding sit overnight in the fridge before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cranberry Orange Bread Pudding, dessert, holiday recipe, bread pudding