Berry Brioche Bread Pudding Recipes

BERRY BRIOCHE BREAD PUDDING WITH VANILLA SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray; coat with turbinado sugar, reserving any excess sugar.
• In small bowl, mash together berries and 1 to 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (less if berries are sweet, more if not); set aside.
• In 3-quart saucepan, heat 2 cups milk, the whipping cream, 2/3 cup granulated sugar and the salt over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture begins to simmer; remove from heat.
• In medium bowl, beat together 4 eggs, 4 egg yolks and 1 teaspoon vanilla, using a whisk, until light and creamy. To prevent curdling, gradually beat in milk mixture until blended.
• In large bowl, add bread cubes and egg mixture; carefully toss to coat. Add berry mixture; carefully toss until combined. Pour into casserole. Sprinkle with remaining turbinado sugar. Cover casserole with foil.
• Bake 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake 15 minutes longer or until golden brown. Let stand at least 30 minutes or until pudding sets. Serve warm or at room temperature; cover and refrigerate any remaining pudding.
• In 3-quart nonaluminum saucepan, heat 2 cups milk over medium heat, stirring frequently, until milk begins to simmer; remove from heat.
• In medium bowl, beat together remaining vanilla sauce ingredients, using whisk, until light and creamy. To prevent curdling, gradually beat in milk until blended; return mixture to saucepan. Heat over low heat, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens; remove from heat. Serve warm or at room temperature; cover and refrigerate any remaining sauce.

VANILLA BRIOCHE BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Space two racks evenly in the oven.
• Cut five 3/4-inch-thick slices of brioche and place them in one layer on a sheet pan. Trim some of the crusts from the remaining brioche and cut in 1-inch dice. Spread out on a second sheet pan. Put both pans in the oven for 5 minutes to lightly toast the bread.
• Meanwhile, for the custard, whisk together the whole eggs, yolks, half-and-half, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla and vanilla seeds in a large bowl and set aside. Line a 3-quart baking dish with the whole slices of brioche, cutting them to fit in one layer. Distribute the diced brioche on top. Pour on the custard and press lightly so all the bread is soaked with custard. Set aside for 10 minutes.
• Place the dish in a roasting pan large enough to allow the baking dish to sit flat. Pour about 1 inch of the hottest tap water into the roasting pan, being sure not to get any water into the custard. Cover the roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil, tenting the foil so it doesn't touch the pudding. Cut a few holes in the foil to allow steam to escape. Bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the custard is set and a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve warm with the melted ice cream.

BRIOCHE BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING

Steps:

• 1. You will need a 28cm (11in) wide-based round ovenproof dish, and a roasting tin large enough to place it in. 2. Cut the brioche loaf into 1.5cm (⅝in) slices and brush each slice with melted butter on both sides. Arrange the slices in a spiral in the buttered dish and scatter over the sultanas. 3. To make the custard, place all the ingredients in a large bowl and whisk together by hand until well mixed. Pour the custard over the brioche in the dish and gently press the exposed bread crusts down into the liquid. Sprinkle with the demerara sugar and leave to stand for about 30 minutes (see tip). While the pudding is standing, preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/Gas 4 and grease the dish with a little butter. 4. Half-fill the roasting tin with boiling water, and place the ovenproof dish in this. Bake in the oven for about 40 minutes until golden on top and puffed up. The layers will shrink down a little on cooling. Serve warm with cream.

BERRY BRIOCHE BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Spray a 9x13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray or coat it with butter. Slice the brioche bread into 1" cubes and transfer to the prepared casserole dish.
• Whisk the eggs with the sugar together first. Add the vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and whisk. Whisk in the half and half. Pour over the cubed brioche, cover with plastic wrap then chill for at least 20 minutes to overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 375 F degrees.
• Remove the casserole dish from the fridge and fold in the berries and butterscotch chips.
• Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil, turn the oven up to 425F, and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until golden brown.
• Transfer the baking dish to a cooling rack and let cool for about 10 minutes before sprinkling with powdered sugar. Serve warm.

BRIOCHE AND BERRY BREAD PUDDING WITH LEMON FONDANT

Steps:

• Butter and sugar 6 (6-ounce) ramekins.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and sugar. Combine well with a whisk - then let it settle so there are no air bubbles on the surface otherwise these will cause lumps in your anglaise.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Tear the brioche up into large pieces using your hands, add to the custard mixture and toss to combine. Equally divide the berries among the ramekins and top with the bread mixture. Gently press down so they are packed evenly. Sprinkle with more sugar, then refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes to let soak.
• Bake for 25 minutes in the center of the oven. The pudding is ready when it has puffed up and the custard is set. The top should be a nice golden color. Remove and allow to cool slightly.
• Make the fondant. In a mixing bowl combine sifted powdered sugar, water, lemon zest and juice.
• Once the pudding has cooled slightly, invert onto an individual serving plate. Drizzle the lemon fondant over warm bread pudding and serve with extra fresh berries.