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Cranberry Bread Pudding with Toffee Bits Recipe

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  • Author: Lauren
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Cranberry Christmas Bread Pudding is a deliciously rich and festive dessert perfect for the holiday season. It features dried bread cubes soaked in a creamy mixture of condensed milk, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla, then baked with tart dried cranberries and sweet toffee bits. Finished with a drizzle of caramel sundae sauce, a sprinkle of orange zest, and optional whipped cream, this bread pudding offers a warm, comforting, and indulgent treat that is easy to prepare and sure to impress.

Ingredients

Scale

Base Ingredients

  • 8 cups dried bread cubes (cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 1 cup condensed milk
  • 1 1/2 cups milk (1%)
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Add-ins & Toppings

  • 1/3 cup mini toffee bits (Skor toffee bits recommended)
  • 1 cup dried cranberries (craisins)
  • 2 tablespoons grated orange peel
  • 5 tablespoons caramel sundae sauce (store-bought type)
  • Whipped cream (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a large 9×13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare bread cubes: Cut dried bread into approximately 1-inch cubes. Place these cubes into a large mixing bowl.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the condensed milk, regular milk, eggs, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract until well blended.
  4. Soak bread: Pour the milk and egg mixture over the bread cubes. Stir gently until all bread pieces are coated, then let the mixture soak for 5 minutes to absorb the liquid.
  5. Add mix-ins: Stir in the mini toffee bits and dried cranberries evenly throughout the soaked bread mixture.
  6. Transfer and bake: Spread the bread pudding mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish. Place into the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes, or until the edges of the bread are golden brown and the pudding is set.
  7. Finish and serve: Remove from oven, drizzle the caramel sundae sauce over the warm pudding, and sprinkle with grated orange peel. Serve warm with optional whipped cream on the side.

Notes

  • This Christmas Bread Pudding is a rich, decadent dessert that’s easy to make and perfect for holiday celebrations.
  • Using dried bread ensures the pudding soaks up the custard well without becoming too soggy.
  • The combination of dried cranberries, toffee bits, and orange zest delivers a festive balance of tart, sweet, and aromatic flavors.
  • Feel free to substitute the toffee bits for chocolate chips or nuts for a different texture.
  • Serve the pudding warm to enhance its creamy, comforting appeal.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 942 kcal
  • Sugar: 54 g
  • Sodium: 1377 mg
  • Fat: 17 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 168 g
  • Fiber: 11 g
  • Protein: 31 g
  • Cholesterol: 87 mg

Find it online: https://tastyrates.com/cranberry-bread-pudding-with-toffee-bits-recipe/