Over-the-Top Blueberry Bread Pudding Recipe

Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2013 by shortiness5

This recipe is awesome. Every time I make it, people rave about it. I make it with blackberries instead of blueberries and it is delicious.

Reviewed on Jun. 08, 2012 by mhans1

I would make this again with alterations. This is very very rich. Substitute 1 cup of the whipping cream with 1 cup of milk. Reduce the sugar by 1/2 cup. I also would decrease the overall liquid by 1/3 cup. This took over 1 hour and 20 minutes to bake.

Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2012 by qqwwrrtt

At nearly 900 calories a serving, this is not for the faint of heart. I know dedicated weight watchers for whom that would be nearly a day's calories. Also, it is very sweet - I know there are some for whom it would be TOO sweet.

That said, This is close to being the best dessert I've ever had - even better than chocolate, and that's saying a lot! I made it with raisins - blueberries were $3.99 for a 4-ounce box so enough for the recipe would have been nearly $16.00. Later in the summer when blueberries are a bit cheaper I'll try it with blueberries - but it's REALLY good with raisins!

I don't agree with those who recommended omitting the sauce. It's good without it, but the sauce is what really puts it "Over the Top."

I DO agree with those who said it needs to bake a little longer than the recipe instructs. I added an extra 20 minutes and it came out firm but not hard and beautifully brown on top.

I had some for breakfast this morning - well, it has eggs and fruit in it! Highly recommended!

Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2012 by catergator

True, this is rich but very good. I was worried when the liquid turned lavender when I mixed in the blueberries. When it baked it turned medium brown. Mine didn't look as light as in the photo. It tasted great. Had 2nd the next day warmed in microwave and it still was good like that.

Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2012 by TeriHable

This is excellent! Very rich though so I don't put the extra sauce on it because it doesn't need it. When you serve this, be sure to have copies of the recipe handy...

Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2012 by navymh

Awsome!! I dont make the sauce because it's grate without it. I've devided it out and made 1/2 batches and it turns out grate. KEEPER for sure

Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2011 by jpruittcdp

This dessert is awesome! Rave reviews when I make it!!!!

Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2011 by laurij99

Delicious! This is great with or without the white chocolate sauce. I agree with other reviewers, don't skimp on a good quality white chocolate. The only thing I will do differently next time is add more blueberries.

Reviewed on Nov. 05, 2011 by BuenyMom

I have made this recipe on many occasions. I have passed the recipe on to others, and everyone raves about it. It is absolutely one of my favorites. My daughter actually shared this recipe with me, and she also got rave reviews

Reviewed on Nov. 03, 2011 by gibshoe

Everyone loves this recipe! It is decadent and delicious!

Reviewed on Oct. 05, 2011 by roamerat98

This was so delicious you didn't even need the sauce. It is very sweet though. But it is delicious!

Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2011 by AbbieC

Completely delicious! I have made it over again for friends and family. It's a hit at parties. People want seconds!

Reviewed on Sep. 08, 2011 by GwendolynBell

I "used" my office mates as taste-testers when I made a trial run with this recipe before taking it to my new mother-in-law's...it was a smash hit (even without the white chocolate chips & sauce) so I felt confident enough to make it (with raisins @ hubby's request) for the in-laws' BBQ. It turned out excellent, traveled well and even overshaddowed my triple chocolate brownies at the BBQ. I may never make it with the chocolate chips...but my preference is with fresh fruit over raisins.......maybe I'll try peaches next time.

Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2011 by CiCiB

Decadent and sooooo easy! I made this for Sunday dessert with the whole family home. It was a rousing success. The kid who doesn't like blueberries loved it. The son in law asked for a dish to take home. By the time they were done, the dish was cleaned.

I would do a couple of things differently the next time (AND THERE WILL BE A NEXT TIME) I think I will try having a loose coveing of foil over the top. (mine browned too quickly). And much as I hate to risk ruining the flavor, I will probably try using half and half. Don't substitute using a cheaper brand of white chocolate chips, stick with a quality brand. Also would only have needed to make about half as much sauce......oh so rich!

Thank you for sharing this recipe!

Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2011 by minpinkidz

This recipe is the BOMB! OMG awesome, I made it for work and everyone LOVED IT. It was GONE in less than 5 minutes a whole 10 x 14 pan- POOF gone!

Reviewed on Aug. 01, 2011 by rickjen2196

This was so yummy!!!!!!

Reviewed on Jul. 08, 2011 by anniegetyourglock

i made this for our neighborhood 4th of july celebration and everyone RAVED about it!! it went so fast... i didn't even get to taste it!

Reviewed on May. 22, 2011 by lakemont

awesome ! ! !

Reviewed on May. 22, 2011 by lakemont

awesome ! ! !

Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2011 by Judith DeSouza

What are white baking chips? Do you mean white chocolate? Please advise.

Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2011 by undriter

Made this yesterday for Easter dessert and it was a huge hit with everyone! Followed the recipe exact and came out wonderful! Definitely a keeper!! And easy!

Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2011 by Yvette Kindschi

FANTASTIC recipe, and I am not "into" blueberries one bit. My least favorite, honestly. I made it for Easter, all guests gave raves! Many were hesitant about trying it, but when they did, they loved it. There are a lot of creative ways this could be made lower cal. I didn't get into the sauce, thought it was a little too much for me and think it was good without. A simple vanilla ice cream would be good with this too.

Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2011 by Ab0628

I served this today for Easter dinner dessert, and it was a hit. I didn't add the sugar and thought the white chips made it plenty sweet. I used fat free half and half for the sauce. I would probably use regular half and half for the pudding and the sauce when I make it again. Delicious, though. Everyone loved it.

Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2011 by eberacke

Made this for Easter dessert. I always have a mixture of frozen strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and black raspberries on hand and used this fruit mix instead of just blueberries. I also added 1/4 tsp cinnamon. My family LOVED it. Will definately make again.

Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2011 by nadinem

I followed the directions to a tee and it was in the oven for two hours and still not cooked! Burnt on top but not done in the middle! Why?

Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2011 by CM2216

I have made this recipe for family get togethers and I keep getting raves. Everyone wants the recipe. Excellent bread pudding!

Reviewed on Apr. 02, 2011 by J5brock

Wow! I love Bread Pudding! We have the best Bread Pudding at a restaurant called Henry's, here in Acworth Georgia...but with this recipe... I may just be staying home! Amazing... thanks for sharing!

Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2011 by danid

Absoulety delish!! And so worth all of the calories!! Would love to lighten this one up and still have the flavor.

Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2011 by blueeyesnorth

It is the best I have ever had. I made it with out blueberries.

Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2011 by tpholland

This is the most amazing bread pudding I have ever eaten. It makes a huge batch, so I divided it up & froze extra portions. It was every bit as delightlful when thawed!

Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2011 by buddy3915

This is absolutely without a doubt the best bread pudding recipe I have ever tried. I can't wait to make it again!!!!!

Reviewed on Jan. 09, 2011 by 44maggie

Oops, I forgot to click on the stars... OH, and this makes plenty. I divided it into two baking dishes and after baking, I took one to a friend who is recovering from a surgery so they too could rave about this GEM!

Reviewed on Jan. 09, 2011 by 44maggie

EZ, Super! I did tweak it a bit: used croissants insead of the French bread (lighter and a bit of a different texture) and in the sauce, I added some RUM! YUM YUM~~~ maggie

Reviewed on Jan. 08, 2011 by skb cooking

Wow! This is amazing! Rich and flavorful.

Reviewed on Jan. 04, 2011 by levitarn

This bread pudding was fantastic. The only thing that I wouldn't make again was the sauce to go on it. The bread pudding stood alone very well but when you added the sauce, it became too sweet. Thank you for this wonderful recipe

Reviewed on Jan. 01, 2011 by ggg137

I don’t know how to get back into the review I previously posted so here is an addendum to my below rating. The taste of this recipe hinges on using top quality white chocolate. I use Ghirardelli brand which can be found at Walmart if your local supermarket doesn’t carry it. And the dessert at Nordstrom’s is a white chocolate bread pudding dessert.

Reviewed on Jan. 01, 2011 by ggg137

After reading reviews the only change I made was to use 1 1/2 C sugar instead of 2 C and it was plenty. I don't give praise easily but this was amazing and everyone absolutely loved it and wanted the recipe. It tastes very similar to the delicious white chocolate pudding that Nordstrom’s serves at its Bistro restaurant.

Reviewed on Nov. 09, 2010 by luvmypets21

This is by far the best bread pudding I have ever tasted. I made it for Mother's Day dinner and my entire family talked about it for weeks. They ask for it all the time. It's even an easy one to make in a smaller batch. I have given this recipe out to many people. I highly recommend you try it yourself.

Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2010 by rewaxation

I can not tell you how many compliments I have received from this recipe. It is so simple but tastes like a million bucks!

Reviewed on Jul. 07, 2010 by braceletgirl

I made this recipe and followed exactly. The sauce makes it. You don't know what you are missing without the sauce. My family was skeptical at first thinking it would be mushy, but absolutely loved it. Will definitely make again.

Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2010 by dheiner

This was excvellent! Moist an yummy!

Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2010 by Bcooks

This recipe was a hit among my guests. Very sweet. Did not make the sauce and didn't feel it was needed. Next time, I think I will cut the chocolate in half and sneak in some more blueberries. I could have used more blueberry flavor.

Reviewed on May. 28, 2010 by steph_196

I LOVED this recipe and it is SO easy to through together for a potluck/party! The only thing I did different was that I had to cook it about 30 minutes longer than it calls for in the recipe.

Reviewed on May. 11, 2010 by pdjones

This was worth way more than $500!!! It was fantastic. I tasted it without the sauce and it was fine, but need the sauce to make it over the top. I may try and substitute half and half for a little of the cream, but will have to see what the difference in calories is. This is a MUST try.

Reviewed on May. 05, 2010 by JDUBOSE

I didn't personally make this recipe,yet, but it was brought as a dish to bingo at it was delicious. I ate it without the sauce and it wasn't missed. I even took some home which I never do. I can't wait to make it myself.

Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2010 by kassie1

VERY good, but I changed some things. Used half the sugar and only one bag of chips split between the bread & sauce. Also, used 1 c. whipping cream in the sauce like it says, 1 c. in the bread and the other 3 cups I used half & half. Prob could use 2% milk in the bread too. Glad I made these changes because it was plenty sweet. Would prob be good with raspberries too.