Cardamom Pear Bread Pudding: Easy Indulgence for Cozy Nights
Delight in the warm flavors of Cardamom Pear Bread Pudding, a perfect dessert for cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cubed bread
- 2 ripe pears, sliced
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cubed bread and sliced pears.
- In another bowl, whisk together sugar, milk, cream, eggs, cardamom, vanilla, and salt.
- Pour the mixture over the bread and pears, letting it soak for about 15 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding nuts or dried fruits.
- This dish pairs well with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg