ultimate tart cherry bread pudding

The Villages, FL
Updated on Dec 30, 2017

I had stale Italian bread and a can of tart red cherries. Inspiration struck and this is the result.

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • - about 6 cups of stale bread, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 dash salt
  • 4 - eggs
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 can tart red cherries packed in water, drain and reserve juice
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • SAUCE
  • - reserved cherry juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • TOPPING
  • - whipped cream

How To Make ultimate tart cherry bread pudding

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350, grease a casserole dish
  • Step 2
    Toss the cubed bread with the cinnamon, pecans and cherries and place in casserole dish.
  • Step 3
    Mix the eggs, milk, sugar, salt and vanilla well with a whisk.
  • Step 4
    Pour over the bread mixture and let it sit to absorb for an hour.
  • Step 5
    Bake until set, about an hour. This will depend on the depth of your dish, I like to use a deep dish. If you use a shallow dish check it after 45 minutes.
  • Step 6
    For the sauce:
  • Step 7
    Mix the flour and sugar in a small saucepan.
  • Step 8
    Add the juice and water.
  • Step 9
    Cook over medium heat until thickened. Stir frequently.
  • Step 10
    Set aside to cool.
  • Step 11
    Serve topped with the sauce and whipped cream.

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Category: Puddings
Method: Bake
Culture: Southern
Ingredient: Bread

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