Description
Cardamom Pear Bread Pudding is a heartwarming dessert that combines tender pears and spiced custard, resulting in an indulgent dish perfect for cozy gatherings. With its rich aroma and warm flavors, this pudding is a delightful treat topped with caramel sauce or served alongside whipped cream. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups day-old bread (brioche or sourdough), cubed
- 2 ripe pears, diced
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (for greasing)
- Optional toppings: whipped cream or ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with butter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, cardamom, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold the cubed bread and diced pears into the custard mixture until well-coated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (130g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 160mg