White Chocolate Cranberry Bread Pudding
White Chocolate Cranberry Bread Pudding is a cozy dessert that envelops fluffy bread in a creamy custard, with sweet white chocolate and tart cranberries creating a delightful flavor explosion. Ideal for holiday gatherings or simply enjoying at home, this dish is both comforting and impressive. Every bite offers a warm embrace, making it the perfect pick-me-up for chilly evenings or to wow guests at dinner parties.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups stale brioche or challah bread, cubed
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cube the stale bread into one-inch pieces and place them in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla until well combined.
- Pour the custard over the cubed bread and gently fold in white chocolate chips and cranberries. Let sit for 10 minutes to soak.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving; dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 145mg