Rhubarb Coconut Bread Pudding
Rhubarb is a wonderful summer fruit which adds a lot of flavor to whatever you put it in. This pudding will be a hit!—Bonnie Alstatt, Elberfeld, Indiana6 ServingsPrep: 20 min. + standing Bake: 45 min.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb (1/2-inch pieces)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups soft bread cubes, lightly toasted (about 5 slices)
- 1 cup flaked coconut, divided
Directions
- Combine sugar and water in a saucepan; bring to boil. Remove from the
- heat; add butter and rhubarb. Cover and let stand 15 minutes. Drain,
- reserving liquid. Blend liquid with egg and vanilla. Combine bred
- cubes, rhubarb mixture, egg mixture and 3/4 cup coconut. Place in a
- greased 1-qt. casserole. Sprinkle with the remaining coconut. Bake
- at 325° for 45 minutes or until set. Yield: 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 346 calories, 11 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 46 mg cholesterol, 254 mg sodium, 58 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.