Name: Wild Berry Bread Pudding with Orange Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups stale bread, cubed; 2 cups mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries); 2 cups milk; ½ cup sugar; 3 eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tbsp orange zest; 1 tbsp orange juice

Description

This Wild Berry Bread Pudding with Orange Sauce is a comforting and delicious dessert that combines the sweetness of mixed berries with a rich, citrus-infused custard soaked into cubed stale bread. Baked to golden perfection, this pudding is perfect for using up leftover bread and enjoying a warm, fruity treat topped with a hint of orange flavor.

Ingredients

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Bread and Fruit

4 cups stale bread, cubed
2 cups mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)

Custard

2 cups milk
½ cup sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp orange zest
1 tbsp orange juice

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
Layer Bread and Berries: Place the cubed stale bread evenly into the greased baking dish. Scatter the mixed berries uniformly over the bread layers to ensure fruity bursts throughout the pudding.
Make Custard Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice until the mixture is smooth and well combined, forming the flavorful custard.
Combine Custard and Bread: Pour the custard evenly over the layered bread and berries, pressing gently if needed to ensure all pieces of bread soak up the custard mixture well.
Bake the Pudding: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and the pudding is fully set in the center.
Cool and Serve: Allow the bread pudding to cool slightly after baking. Serve warm, optionally topped with whipped cream for an extra indulgent touch.

Notes

Using stale bread is ideal as it absorbs the custard better without becoming too mushy.
Feel free to substitute any mixed berries with your favorite fresh or frozen fruit.
For a dairy-free option, replace milk with almond or oat milk.
The addition of orange zest and juice gives a refreshing citrus twist that complements the berries wonderfully.
This pudding can be reheated gently in the oven or microwave before serving.