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Cardamom Pear Bread Pudding

Warm and comforting autumn bread pudding infused with cardamom and sweet pears.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Bread Pudding Base
  • 6 cups brioche or French bread cubed
  • 2 pears peeled and diced
  • 3 eggs large
  • 1.5 cups whole milk
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cardamom
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Whisk
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease baking dish.
  2. Combine bread cubes and pears.
  3. Whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, spices, and vanilla.
  4. Pour custard over bread mixture and rest 15 minutes.
  5. Bake 40–45 minutes until golden and set.

Notes

Best served warm with vanilla sauce.