Blueberry Cream Cheese Bread Pudding |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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I found this in a back issue of a magazine. It sounds incredible and I had to type it up! Ingredients:
4 cups cubed firm bread (with crusts removed) |
4 eggs |
3/4 cup sugar |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
1 teaspoon orange rind, grated |
2 cups half-and-half |
2 cups fresh blueberries |
8 ounces cream cheese, softened |
2 tablespoons sugar |
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425°. 2. Spray a 2 quart shallow baking dish. 3. Bake the cubed bread for 8-10 minutes on a cookie sheet. 4. Beat eggs and 3/4 cup sugar in bowl, until light colored. 5. Add the orange peel and vanilla, then half & half; mix well. 6. Put the toasted bread cubed in the dish and cover with half of the berries. 7. Combine cream cheese and 2 tablespoons sugar, mixing well. 8. Drop this over the berry and bread mixture. 9. Sprinkle the remaining berries on top. 10. Pour egg mixture over. 11. Wait 5 minutes, then bake 50-55 minutes. 12. Sprinkle the confectioners' sugar over before serving warm. |
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