Golden Spice Delight: Heavenly Gingerbread Bread Pudding 🌟

Gingerbread Bread Pudding Recipe

🕒 Cook Time: 40 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes

Description:

This delectable gingerbread bread pudding recipe was inspired by canarygirl, Jane_in_RI, and Denise. A loaf of gingerbread from Sue L (#44268) lurking in the freezer sparked the idea for something different, and thus, this heavenly creation was born! Perfect for those cooler days of fall and winter, this bread pudding offers a delightful change from the ordinary, making it an ideal treat for potlucks, brunches, or simply satisfying your sweet cravings.

Recipe Category:

Dessert

Keywords:

Potluck, Winter, Sweet, Brunch, < 60 Mins, Oven, Easy

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 262.6
• Fat Content: 12.6g
• Saturated Fat Content: 6.3g
• Cholesterol Content: 237.8mg
• Sodium Content: 127.1mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 27.4g
• Fiber Content: 0.2g
• Sugar Content: 20.8g
• Protein Content: 10.3g

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease an 8″ square pan.

2. Prepare the Gingerbread:

   • If using a loaf-size gingerbread, slice it and place the slices on a cookie sheet. Toast in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes.

3. Cube the Gingerbread:

   • Remove the toasted gingerbread from the oven and cut it into cubes.

4. Assemble the Pudding:

   • Place the cubed gingerbread in the greased baking dish, ensuring they evenly fill the pan.

5. Prepare the Custard Mixture:

   • In a bowl, whisk together the half-and-half, milk, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.

6. Pour Over the Gingerbread:

   • Pour the custard mixture over the cubed gingerbread in the baking dish. Allow it to sit for about 5 minutes.

7. Prepare the Raisins:

   • Cover the raisins with water and microwave for about one minute. Drain off the water and sprinkle the plump raisins over the top of the pudding.

8. Bake the Pudding:

   • Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F for 40-45 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with a bit of moisture.

9. Serve Warm:

   • Serve the gingerbread bread pudding warm. For an extra indulgence, pour a bit of cream or whipped cream over the top before serving.

Enjoy the delightful flavors and cozy warmth of this heavenly gingerbread bread pudding on chilly winter days or anytime you’re craving a comforting dessert! 🍽️🥄