Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Lemon Berry Bread Pudding, perfect for brunch or dessert. This scrumptious dish combines soft brioche bread with tart fresh berries and zesty lemon, resulting in a comforting dessert that will impress your guests. Whether served warm with whipped cream or chilled with a scoop of ice cream, this recipe is versatile and can be made ahead of time, making it ideal for gatherings or a sweet treat any day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf Pasquier Sliced Brioche (17.6 ounces)
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 4 eggs
- 2 1/4 cups milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
- 2 cups assorted fresh berries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cut brioche into 1-inch cubes and lightly toast on a baking sheet for about 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine toasted bread with melted butter.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish and layer half the bread cubes followed by half the berries; repeat layers.
- Pour custard evenly over the layers; press down gently to submerge.
- Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes until set and golden brown.
- Allow to cool for at least 20 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 130mg