Apple Crisp Bread Pudding Recipe: A Luxurious Treat!
I combine the comforting flavors of bread pudding and the delightful crunch of apple crisp into one extraordinary dish that's perfect for any special occasion. With a heavenly blend of sautéed apples, a rich custard, and a crispy crumble topping, this Brioche Bread and Apple Crisp Pudding will leave your taste buds singing with joy. Don't miss out on this delectable dessert that's sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Ingredients
- 1 loaf Brioche Bread (or croissant or raisin bread) diced fairly small
- 4 oz Unsalted Butter
- 3 Granny Smith Apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 3/4 cup Dark Brown Sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground Cinnamon
- 2 oz Almonds chopped
- ¼ cup Raisins marinated in Rum (optional)
- 2 oz Apricots diced
- 2 oz White Raisins
- 2 oz dried Cranberries
- 2 oz Black Cherries, halved
- 12 large Eggs
- 3 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground Nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 cup Sugar
For the Crumble Topping:
- 4 oz Unsalted Butter, melted
- ½ cup Pecans chopped
- 1 cup Grape Nut Cereal
- 1/2 cup Five-Grain Cereal (whole wheat, flaxseed, rye, barley, oat)
- 1/2 cup light Brown Sugar
- 3/4 cup Almond Flour
For the Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Water
- ¾ cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 4 oz White Chocolate
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
Recipe Instructions
Preheat Oven to 375°F (190°C)
- In a Reductions Pan, melt the 4 oz of unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Add the sliced apples and sauté until they begin to caramelize and turn slightly brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the brioche and the dried fruits and the cooked apples and mix well.
- Transfer to a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, nutmeg, cinnamon and sugar. Using an immersion blender mix all ingredients a couple minutes.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread and apples mixture. Mix well until the bread absorbs the custard.
Prepare the Crumble Topping:
- In a Sauce Pan, heat the butter until LIGHT golden brown.
- In a separate bowl, combine the chopped pecan, grape nuts cereal, five-grain cereal, light brown sugar, and almond flour and pour melted butter over the dry mixture and stir until it forms a crumbly texture.
- Sprinkle the crumbled topping evenly over the pudding mixture.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown, and the pudding is set.
Make the Caramel Sauce:
- While the pudding is baking, make the caramel sauce.
- In a saucepan, at medium heat, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1/2 cup of water.
- Cook without stirring until it turns a deep mahogany color (this could easily take 10 minutes).
- Remove from heat and carefully add the white chocolate and1 cup of heavy whipping cream.
- Be cautious as it may bubble up. Add the unsalted butter until smooth.
Let the Pudding cool slightly before slicing.
Drizzle Caramel Sauce over individual slices and serve with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream, if desired.
- Enjoy your Brioche Bread and Apple Crisp Pudding. This delicious dessert combines the richness of bread pudding with the flavors of apple crisp, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.
