Blueberry Bread Pudding
This blueberry bread pudding is the perfect cozy treat—rich, fruity, and incredibly easy to make. Ideal for beginner home cooks, it turns day-old bread and blueberries into a comforting dessert or brunch centerpiece. Ready in under an hour and always a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Custard Base:
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
Bread & Fruit:
- 6 cups cubed day-old brioche or challah
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tsp lemon zest optional
Toppings (optional:)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Spread cubed bread evenly in the dish and sprinkle with blueberries.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, lemon zest, and salt.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread and press down lightly to help it absorb.
- Let it sit for 15–20 minutes to soak.
- Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until golden and set in the center.
- Cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar.
- Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream. Enjoy your blueberry bread pudding!
Notes
Use slightly stale bread for the best texture in your blueberry bread pudding. For a twist, swap half the blueberries for raspberries or stir in a few chocolate chips before baking.
Nutrition
Per serving (estimated): 320 calories, 15g fat, 38g carbs, 8g protein, 23g sugar
Per serving (estimated): 320 calories, 15g fat, 38g carbs, 8g protein, 23g sugar