Spiced cranberry bread pudding –Are you ready to get your holiday munch on? Imagine this: a luscious dessert that combines the fruity goodness of cranberries with the cozy spices of fall. That’s right, folks, we’re diving into some Cranberry Bread Pudding goodness with a delightful Pumpkin Spiced Creme Anglaise that’ll make you feel like you’ve hit the dessert jackpot. So, let’s roll up our sleeves and get into the nitty-gritty of this fabulous recipe!
Cranberry Bread Pudding
This isn’t just any bread pudding; this is a showstopper that’ll make your taste buds sing with joy! Perfect for those chilly evenings when you need a warm embrace—food-wise, that is.
Here’s what you’ll need to whip up this masterpiece:
- 4 cups of cubed bread (stale is okay, we won’t judge)
- 2 cups of milk
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup of fresh cranberries (or frozen, if you’re feeling lazy)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (because who doesn’t love a little spice?)
Now, let’s get to the cooking part—because we all know that’s where the magic happens:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (or 175°C for all you metric fans out there).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until it’s nice and smooth. No lumps allowed!
- Add the cubed bread to the wet mixture, give it a good stir, and let it soak for about 10 minutes. This is the part where the magic really starts to happen!
- Once your bread is nice and soggy (in a good way!), fold in those fresh cranberries. They’ll add that lovely pop of tartness we all crave.
- Transfer everything into a buttered baking dish. Pop it in the oven and bake for about 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly puffed—like you after Thanksgiving dinner!
Pumpkin Spiced Creme Anglaise
Just when you thought this dessert couldn’t get any better, here comes a creamy, dreamy addition that’ll knock your socks off!
The ingredients you need are:
- 2 cups of heavy cream
- 1 cup of whole milk
- 5 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice (or a combo of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger)
And let’s make this creamy goodness:
- In a saucepan, combine the cream, milk, and half of the sugar. Heat until it’s hot but not boiling. Just like your ex’s Instagram stories!
- In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the remaining sugar until it’s a lovely pale yellow.
- Temper the egg yolks by gradually adding some hot cream mixture into the yolks while whisking continuously. Then pour the yolk mixture back into the saucepan.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. This should take about 8–10 minutes.
- Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla and pumpkin pie spice, and voila! You’ve got yourself a show-stopping saucy delight!
Now, it’s time to plate up your Cranberry Bread Pudding and drizzle that Pumpkin Spiced Creme Anglaise on top like the culinary superstar you are. Enjoy every scrumptious bite and get ready to impress your guests with your epic dessert skills! Happy feasting!
