Wild Berry Bread Pudding: Your Ultimate Comfort Dessert!
Wild Berry Bread Pudding is a warm, fruity comfort dessert featuring a sweet creamy twist with a blend of mixed berries and brioche bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups cubed day-old brioche or challah
- 2 cups mixed berries (blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- For the Vanilla Drizzle:
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional Toppings:
- Extra berries
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8×8″ baking dish. Layer cubed brioche and berries evenly.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugars, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth. Pour over the bread and let soak for 10 minutes.
- Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is set.
- While it bakes, mix sweetened condensed milk, cream, and vanilla in a small saucepan over low heat until warm and pourable.
- Let pudding cool slightly, then slice and drizzle generously. Garnish with more berries and mint.
Notes
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
- Can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ~320
- Sugar: ~22g
- Sodium: ~150mg
- Fat: ~15g
- Saturated Fat: ~8g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~40g
- Fiber: ~2g
- Protein: ~7g
- Cholesterol: ~120mg