Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of Cardamom Pear Bread Pudding, a delightful dessert that masterfully blends fragrant cardamom with sweet, ripe pears. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for any occasion, from cozy family dinners to festive gatherings. With its rich custard base and tender bread, every bite offers a satisfying mix of flavors and textures. Drizzle with homemade cardamom syrup for an extra touch of elegance, making it a sure hit among your guests. Enjoy it warm or chilled, served solo or topped with ice cream for a truly indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 cups cubed French bread
- 3 pears (peeled and diced)
- 5 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cardamom
- Kosher salt
- 10 cardamom pods
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 6 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup orange juice
- zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with butter.
- In a large bowl, combine cubed bread, brown sugar, 1 tsp cardamom, and salt; toss well.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, and remaining cardamom until smooth.
- Gently fold in diced pears into the egg mixture and pour over the bread cubes.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until golden brown on top; let cool slightly before serving.
- For the syrup: simmer sugar, water, butter, orange juice, zest, cardamom pods, salt, and cardamom until thickened.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg