Cranberry Orange Bread Pudding Recipe

This Cranberry Orange Bread Pudding almost won a Pillsbury Bake-Off! Even bread pudding skeptics rave about this recipe's irresistible combination of juicy cranberries, bright orange zest, and tender sweet rolls. The secret? Freshly zested oranges and a generous soak in orange juice. Get ready for a taste sensation!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 103.3 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cranberry Orange Bread Pudding

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How to Make Cranberry Orange Bread Pudding

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Bake sweet rolls according to package directions. Let cool completely before cutting.
  3. Soak 1 cup dried cranberries in 1/2 cup fresh orange juice for 10-15 minutes.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups milk (any kind), 4 large eggs, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 of the zest from 2 large oranges.
  5. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
  6. Cut the cooled sweet rolls into quarters and arrange them evenly in the bottom of a 9x9 inch baking dish.
  7. Evenly distribute the soaked cranberries, their remaining juice, and 1/2 cup chopped pecans over the rolls.
  8. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, ensuring all pieces are well-soaked. Let sit for 10-15 minutes.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until golden brown and set. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
  10. Meanwhile, mix the remaining orange zest from 2 large oranges into the icing from the sweet roll package according to package directions.
  11. Drizzle the orange zest icing generously over the warm bread pudding and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

50g

Fat

2g

Carbs

4g

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