Creamy Strawberry Bread Pudding
Indulge in this luscious and creamy strawberry bread pudding made with fresh bread cubes, luscious strawberries, and rich cream cheese for a delightful brunch treat.
9 hr 45 min
easy
12
433kcal
calories
42g
carbohydrates
25g
fat
1g
fiber
13g
protein
376mg
sodium
25g
sugar
Ingredients
12 slices home-style white bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
450g cold cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
225g sliced fresh strawberries
475ml half-and-half
12 large eggs
80ml pure maple syrup
200g white sugar
240ml water
2 tbsp cornstarch
225g sliced fresh strawberries
15g butter
Directions
Step 1
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish generously.
Step 2
Spread half of the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish. Evenly place cream cheese cubes over the bread, then sprinkle with 225g of sliced strawberries. Layer the remaining bread cubes over the strawberries.
Step 3
In a blender, combine half-and-half and eggs until smooth. Add maple syrup and blend until well combined. Pour the mixture over the bread, cover with foil, and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
Step 4
45 minutes before baking, remove the dish from the refrigerator.
Step 5
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
Step 6
Bake the covered casserole for 30 minutes, then uncover and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
Step 7
In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in 225g of sliced strawberries and cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Add butter and stir until melted. Serve the warm strawberry sauce over the bread pudding.
Step 8