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Cardamom Pear Bread Pudding

Savor the Cozy Cardamom Pear Bread Pudding Magic

Delight in the warmth of Cardamom Pear Bread Pudding, a cozy dessert showcasing spiced pears in a creamy custard, perfect for winter indulgence.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 portions
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread Pudding
  • 8 cups French Bread, cubed Stale or toasted for best texture
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Vegan butter option available
  • 4 medium Pears, diced Bartlett preferred, others acceptable
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Can substitute with regular sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Brandy (Optional) Use apple juice for non-alcoholic
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cardamom Can substitute cinnamon or nutmeg
  • 4 large Eggs No substitutes for binding
  • 2 cups Milk Almond milk works well for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Coconut cream can replace
  • ½ cup Sugar Can be reduced for less sweetness
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt Avoid table salt
  • ½ cup Raw Turbinado Sugar (Optional) Omit if not available
For the Orange Caramel Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Base for the sauce
  • 4 whole Cardamom Pods Infuse cream for flavor
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar No substitutes recommended
  • ¼ cup Water Standard tap water
  • ¼ cup Butter Vegan butter option available
  • ½ cup Orange Juice Lemon juice can substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Zest of Orange Zest from other citrus can be used

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cut the French bread into 1-inch cubes and toast for 7-10 minutes.
  3. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet and sauté the pears with brown sugar for 5-7 minutes.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, cardamom, and salt, adding the reserved pear syrup.
  5. Layer half of the toasted bread and sautéed pears in a greased baking dish, repeat with remaining ingredients.
  6. Pour the custard mixture over the layers and let rest for 10 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle raw turbinado sugar on top before baking for 40-45 minutes until set.
  8. Prepare the orange caramel sauce by heating cream with cardamom pods, then caramelizing the sugar with water.
  9. Combine caramel with butter, infused cream, orange juice, and zest.
  10. Serve warm pudding drizzled with caramel sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, ensure bread is adequately dried and let pudding rest after adding custard. Experiment with flavors for a personalized version.

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