Pineapple Upside Down Bread Pudding Recipe

Indulge in this irresistible Pineapple Upside-Down Bread Pudding! This comforting cast iron skillet dessert flips the script on traditional bread pudding. Instead of a cake batter base, we soak buttery bread in a luscious egg custard, then bake it to golden perfection with caramelized brown sugar, juicy pineapple, sweet cherries, and crunchy pecans. Get ready for a taste of pure heaven!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 429.5 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pineapple Upside Down Bread Pudding

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How to Make Pineapple Upside Down Bread Pudding

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until light and frothy.
  3. Drain one (20 ounce) can of pineapple chunks, reserving 1/4 cup of the juice.
  4. Add the reserved pineapple juice to the egg mixture.
  5. Add 4 cups of stale bread crumbs (day-old bread, cubed and lightly toasted is ideal) to the egg mixture and gently toss to combine. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the custard.
  6. Melt 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter in a 9 or 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium-low heat.
  7. Remove 3 tablespoons of the melted butter and set aside. Add this to the bread mixture.
  8. Sprinkle 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar evenly over the remaining butter in the skillet.
  9. Arrange 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, 1/4 cup chopped pecans, and the drained pineapple chunks over the brown sugar in the skillet.
  10. Pour the bread mixture evenly over the fruit in the skillet.
  11. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the bread pudding is set, golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter. Carefully run a knife or spatula around the edges to loosen before inverting.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

198g

Fat

37g

Carbs

22g

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