Cardamom Pear Bread Pudding: Indulgent Comfort Food Delight
Indulge in the warm, delightful flavors of cardamom and pears with this delicious bread pudding that brings comfort to any table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cubed bread
- 2 ripe pears, diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter, for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cubed bread, diced pears, and cardamom.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread mixture and gently stir to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and set.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use brioche or challah bread.
- Serve with a drizzle of caramel sauce for added sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Cardamom, Pear, Bread Pudding, Comfort Food, Dessert