Vanilla Brioche Bread Pudding With Peach Suzette Sauce Recipes

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.

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 10-by-12-by-2-inch rectangular 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, drizzled with melted ice cream.

VANILLA SAUCE FOR BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil, in a small saucepan.
• Combine sugar and cornstarch; stir well.
• Add sugar mixture to boiling water.
• Reduce heat to medium, stirring constantly, or until mixture thickens.
• Remove from heat.
• Add butter, vanilla and salt, stirring until butter melts.

PEACH BREAD PUDDING WITH VANILLA-PEACH SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the bread cubes on a rimmed sheet pan and bake for 5 minutes, or until toasted to a light golden color. Remove the toasted cubes from the oven and place in the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish.
• In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, heavy cream, and butter. Warm over low heat until the butter melts; set aside.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vanilla, flour, and cinnamon and beat well. With a wooden spoon, stir in the chopped peaches and the warm milk mixture. Pour the custard over the toasted bread cubes. Bake for 55 minutes, or until the center of the casserole is firm.
• To make the vanilla-peach sauce, combine the cream, sugar, and peach nectar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Whisk the cornstarch with the water together in a small bowl, then stir into the boiling liquid. Reduce the heat and simmer for 1 minute, then stir in the vanilla and salt. Remove from the heat.
• Cut the warm bread pudding into individual portions and top with warm vanilla-peach sauce.