Imagine a dessert so luxurious it makes your taste buds dance with pure excitement - the Blueberry White Chocolate Bread Pudding with Amaretto Cream Sauce is not just a recipe, it's a culinary masterpiece that transforms ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary experience. This heavenly creation combines the richness of brioche, the burst of fresh blueberries, and the creamy smoothness of white chocolate, all elevated by a seductive amaretto sauce that will transport you to dessert paradise.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 loaf of brioche bread
- 2 cups blueberries
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup amaretto
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Cut the brioche bread into 1-inch cubes. Allow bread cubes to sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes to slightly dry out, which helps absorb the custard mixture.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined. The mixture should be a uniform pale yellow color.
- Gently fold white chocolate chips and blueberries into the bread cubes, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Pour the egg and milk custard over the bread, chocolate, and blueberry mixture. Gently fold and press to ensure all bread cubes are evenly coated and absorbing the liquid.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Press down gently to compact the pudding slightly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- While the bread pudding bakes, prepare the Amaretto cream sauce by combining heavy cream, amaretto, and a touch of sugar in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat, stirring constantly.
- Remove bread pudding from oven and let rest for 10-15 minutes to allow it to set and cool slightly.
- Drizzle warm Amaretto cream sauce over each serving. Garnish with additional fresh blueberries or a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
Tips
- Use day-old brioche for best texture - slightly stale bread absorbs the custard more effectively.
- Allow bread cubes to sit at room temperature before mixing to enhance absorption.
- Gently fold ingredients to prevent breaking delicate blueberries.
- Don't overmix the custard - whisk just until ingredients are combined for a smooth texture.
- Check doneness by looking for a golden brown top and a slightly jiggly center.
- Let the pudding rest after baking to allow it to set properly.
- Serve warm with the amaretto cream sauce for maximum flavor impact.
- For an extra touch, garnish with fresh blueberries or a light dusting of powdered sugar.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 422kcal
Carbohydrates: 61g
Protein: 9g
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 125mg
