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Butterscotch Bread Puddings

3.5

(6)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

1 cup 1/2-inch cubes white bread
1 1/4 cups half-and-half
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
vanilla ice cream as an accompaniment

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F.

    Step 2

    Butter two 1 1/4-cup ramekins and divide bread cubes between them.

    Step 3

    In a small saucepan heat half-and-half, butter, salt, and vanilla over moderate heat until hot. In a small bowl whisk together sugar, egg, and yolk and add half-and-half mixture in a stream, whisking. Pour mixture over bread cubes and bake puddings in middle of oven until puffed and golden, about 25 to 30 minutes.

    Step 4

    Serve puddings warm with ice cream.

TagsBread PuddingPuddingDessertNut FreeEasyBakingGourmet
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