Heavenly Lemon Bread Pudding Recipe 🍋
Cook Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Description:
Indulge in the heavenly delight of our Lemon Bread Pudding, reminiscent of a soufflé. This divine dessert exudes a creamy tartness that will leave your taste buds longing for more. Straight from the kitchens of Texas Cooking, this recipe promises a delightful experience with every bite.
Ingredients:
- 3 lemons, zest of
- 4 cups of sugar
- 1 cup of butter
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 4 eggs, separated
- 1/3 cup of fresh lemon juice
- 3 cups of whipping cream
- 1/4 cup of milk
- 4 cups of bread cubes
- 1/2 cup of confectioners’ sugar
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat oven to 325°F. |
| 2 | Butter the bottom only of a 2-quart casserole or soufflé dish. |
| 3 | In a large bowl, combine bread cubes and lemon zest. Set aside. |
| 4 | In a heavy saucepan, combine whipping cream, milk, sugar, butter, and salt. |
| 5 | Over medium heat, cook until butter melts, stirring occasionally. |
| 6 | Pour the mixture over the bread cubes and toss gently. Allow to cool. |
| 7 | Lightly beat the egg yolks, then beat in the lemon juice, and stir into the bread mixture. Set aside. |
| 8 | In the large bowl of an electric mixer, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Do not overbeat. |
| 9 | Gently fold egg whites into the bread mixture. |
| 10 | Pour the bread mixture into the prepared dish and bake for 1 hour, or until a knife inserted 1 inch from the center comes out clean. The top of the pudding should be golden brown. |
| 11 | Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. |
| 12 | Dust with confectioner’s sugar, if desired. |
| 13 | Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled. |
Note: If your bread is less than a day old, you can “age” it by placing slices in a 300°F oven for 15 or 20 minutes, or until some of the moisture is baked out.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 722.6
- Fat Content: 27.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 15.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 197.7mg
- Sodium Content: 810.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 102.4g
- Fiber Content: 2.9g
- Sugar Content: 39g
- Protein Content: 19.8g
Keywords:
Fruit, Potluck, Weeknight, Oven, Less than 4 Hours, Easy
Embrace the tangy essence of lemons combined with the richness of cream and the sweetness of sugar in this delightful dessert. Whether you serve it warm, at room temperature, or chilled, this Heavenly Lemon Bread Pudding is sure to captivate your senses and leave you craving for more. Enjoy the flavors of indulgence and the comfort of home in every luscious bite!
