Unforgettable Blueberry Bread Pudding Recipe

Published May 6, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image credit: Food Wishes via YouTube

This no-fail bread pudding recipe by Food Wishes on YouTube is guaranteed delicious and will surely please a crowd. It’s a yummy way to use stale bread and turn it into a new pastry that you’d want to keep eating until it’s all gone.

This is a very easy recipe to make and even beginners can give it a try, you can also use any fruit filling that you want if you want to try other flavors, even chocolate works, too! Learn how now and give it a try to see for yourself.

Ingredients for Blueberry Bread Pudding:

4 large eggs
4 large egg yolks
½ tsp of kosher salt
1¼ cups of white sugar
¼ cup of light brown sugar
1 tsp of pure vanilla extract
½ tsp of ground cinnamon
1 medium lemon, zested
3 cups of whole milk
2 cups of heavy cream
1 pound of stale loaf, sourdough, French, or Italian bread, cut into 3/8-inch thick slices
4 tbsp of melted butter, divided
1 pound of fresh blueberries

How to Make Blueberry Bread Pudding:

Step 1

In a large bowl, add the eggs, egg yolks, salt, white sugar, and brown sugar, then whisk vigorously for 1 minute until light and frothy, and then add the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, lemon zest, milk, and heavy cream.

Step 2

Continue to whisk them until well combined, then add the bread slices, and submerge them completely. Let it sit for about 20 minutes, then make sure to press down the bread now and then until the custard has been absorbed.

Step 3

Preheat your oven to 375°F, then brush the bottom and sides of a 9×13-inch baking dish with 2 tablespoons of melted butter, and transfer half of the soaked bread to the bottom of the dish in an even layer.

Step 4

Add the blueberries and spread them evenly on top, then add the remaining soaked bread on top, and pour the custard butter over the bread. Brush the top with the remaining melted butter, then place the dish on top of a baking sheet.

Step 5

Place it in the center rack of your preheated oven, then allow it to bake for about 1 hour or until puffed and golden brown, and let it sit for at least 20 to 30 minutes to cool down until slightly warm. Serve and enjoy!