Elegant Bread Pudding
At holiday potlucks, our whole family looks forward to my sister-in-law bringing this best-of-the-season dessert. The scrumptious caramel sauce is a unique touch.
Ingredients
- 10 cups cubed croissants or French bread
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups half-and-half cream
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- CARAMEL SAUCE:
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream, optional
Reviews
Made this for a Christmas Potluck one year and have been getting requests to bring it ever since! Very elegant indeed.
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I recently made this and substituted half & half with vanilla creamer and used dried cranberries and chopped walnuts. It was a hit! Next time I may try another dried fruit!Baknfool-Ohio
I don't normally keep whipping cream in my 'pantry'. Is there anything that I can use instead of the whipping cream?
Copied, will be making this tomorrow. Thanks...Diana