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cherry pecan bread pudding

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Private Recipe by
Chrystal Cackler
Huntsville, AL

From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

yield 8 -10
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cherry pecan bread pudding

  • 2 lb
    french bread loaf or homestyle white bread, cubed
  • 4 c
    milk
  • 2 c
    half and half
  • 3/4 c
    plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
  • 6
    eggs, beaten
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/2 c
    dried tart cherries
  • 1/2 c
    chopped pecans
  • 1/2 c
    butter, melted

How To Make cherry pecan bread pudding

  • 1
    Spread bread cubes on a baking sheet; let dry overnight. In a saucepan over low heat, combine milk, half and half, and 7 tablespoons sugar. Heat to 120F on a candy thermometer; remove from heat. In a large bowl, combine eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and remaining sugar; blend with a whisk. Stir in cherries and pecans. Slowly whisk half of milk mixture into egg mixture; add remaining milk mixture. Stir in bread cubes; toss to mix and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • 2
    Mix in melted butter; transfer mixture to a lightly greased 13x10 baking pan. Bake at 350F for 35 minutes, or until center is firm. Serve warm.
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