This holiday dessert combines the sweetness of bread pudding with the tartness of cranberries and the bright, zesty flavor of oranges. Topped with an orange glaze, it’s a perfect choice for Christmas!
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
50 minutes
Total Time:
1 hour 5 minutes
Ingredients
For the Bread Pudding :
- 4 cups milk
- 6 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cloves
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp orange zest
- 1 1/4 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 loaf thick bread (day-old/crusty bread like brioche, cubed)
For the Orange Glaze :
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 1-1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1 tsp orange zest (optional for extra flavor)
How to Make ?
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13×9-inch baking dish.
- Layer half of the cubed bread in the dish, then sprinkle the cranberries. Add the remaining bread on top.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, sugar, and orange zest until combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread, ensuring all the bread is covered. Let it sit for 25 minutes to soak.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and slightly jiggly in the center.
- While baking, prepare the orange glaze by combining melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, orange juice, and orange zest.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm bread pudding.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Enjoy your Cranberry Orange Bread Pudding as a festive dessert!
