Cranberry Pecan Bread Pudding

5 from 4 votes

This cranberry pecan bread pudding is a rich, sweet dessert with a tart note from cranberries and an earthy crunch, thanks to chopped pecans. It's a dessert full of holiday flavor that you can enjoy any time of year.

Prep Time15

Cook Time1 15

Total Time1 30

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Bread Pudding, Cranberry Pecan Bread Pudding, Holiday Dessert

Servings: Servings

Calories: 531kcal

Author: Great Grub, Delicious Treats

Ingredients

Bread Pudding

16 ounce loaf Challah bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
32 ounce French vanilla coffee creamer
5 large eggs
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup whole cranberries, coarsely chopped
1 cup chopped pecans

Icing

½ cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350° and spray a 3-quart oval baking dish with non-stick spray. Set aside

Bread Pudding

In a large bowl, whisk creamer, eggs and cinnamon together.
Add bread cubes into egg mixture, stir to coat. Let sit for 5-10 minutes.
Add cranberries and pecans into mixture. Stir to combine.
Pour bread mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Cover with foil and bake for 60 minutes then remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes
(If you use a 9×13 baking dish, the time will need to be adjusted. Start checking at about 45 minutes).

Icing

In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar and milk together until combined.
Drizzle over bread pudding. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Storage

Refrigerate for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
Microwave individual portions at 1-minute intervals until warm.

Tips

Be sure to coat your baking dish evenly with nonstick spray, but don't use so much that it pools at the bottom of the dish.
Give your bread plenty of time to soak up the custard before adding it to the dish.
For faster, more even custard absorption, cube your bread and leave it on the counter uncovered a few hours before you make the pudding.
If you don't have a large oval baking dish, you can use a 9x13 baking dish. Just check your pudding for doneness at about 45 minutes. It will take less time to bake.
Bread pudding is best when served warm. It will need some time to cool down.

Nutritional values are approximate.

Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.

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