Bread Pudding and a Kiss
Description: This delightful recipe for Bread Pudding and a Kiss comes straight from the pages of Better Homes & Gardens magazine. It’s a perfect dessert option that can be made ahead of time, allowing you to prepare it through step 2, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. When you’re ready to indulge, simply uncover and bake in a 350-degree oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean. This pudding is especially delightful when served with a luscious caramel sauce.
Recipe Category: Dessert 🍮
Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Sweet, Brunch, For Large Groups, Oven, < 4 Hours, Easy 🥪🍬🥂
Cook Time: 45 minutes ⏱️
Prep Time: 20 minutes ⏱️
Total Time: 1 hour and 5 minutes ⏱️
Servings: 25 squares 🍰
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banana bread |
| 4 | Egg yolks |
| 2 cups | Half-and-half |
| 1 cup | Sugar |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 16 | Chocolate kisses |
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Prepare the Bread: Cut the banana bread into 1-inch cubes, then place them into an ungreased 2-quart square (8x8x2-inch) baking dish, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
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Mix the Custard: In a medium mixing bowl, beat together the egg yolks, half-and-half, sugar, and salt until well combined.
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Pour Over Bread: Evenly pour the egg mixture over the cubed bread in the baking dish, ensuring that all pieces are coated.
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Bake the Pudding: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake, uncovered, for 40 to 45 minutes or until the pudding is puffed and a knife inserted off-center comes out clean. The center may appear moist but will set up with standing.
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Slice and Garnish: Immediately upon removing from the oven, cut the pudding into 25 squares (approximately 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 inch) while still in the pan.
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Add the Kiss: Place a chocolate kiss on top of each square, allowing it to gently melt onto the warm pudding.
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Serve: Allow the pudding to cool for 30 minutes before serving to ensure the perfect texture and flavor profile.
This Bread Pudding and a Kiss recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, offering a delightful blend of comforting flavors and textures that will leave everyone craving more. Whether enjoyed as a sweet treat after dinner or as part of a festive brunch spread, it’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
