Cardamom Pear Bread Pudding: The Best Comfort Dessert Recipe
This Cardamom Pear Bread Pudding is a delightful dessert that combines the warm flavors of cardamom and sweet pears for a comforting treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups stale bread, cubed
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ripe pears, peeled and diced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, cream, eggs, sugar, cardamom, vanilla, and salt.
- Add the cubed bread and pears, stirring to combine.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until set and golden brown on top.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm, optionally with whipped cream or ice cream.
- Best enjoyed the same day, but can be stored in the fridge for a few days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cardamom, Pear, Bread Pudding, Dessert, Comfort Food