Cranberry Currant Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Cranberry Pumpkin Bread Pudding

  • Makes: 12-14 Slices
  • Active Time: 60 Minutes
  • Total Time: 60 Minutes
  • Tools Required: Medium Bowl, 8x4 Loaf Pan, 13x9 Glass Pan, Whisk, Spatula, Aluminum Foil, Oven Thermometer

Ingredients

    • For Bread:

    • Full box Pumpkin Bread Mix
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
    • 1/3 cup water
    • 3/4 cup canned pumpkin
    • [Note: Prepare up to 2 days ahead.]

      For Pudding:

    • 8 to 9 thick slices pumpkin bread
    • 1/2 cup cranberries
    • 1/2 cup currants
    • 3 large eggs
    • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
    • 1/3 dark brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 1 cup milk

Directions

    • For Bread:

    • Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly grease 8x4 loaf pan with cooking spray or butter. Combine eggs, oil, water, and canned pumpkin. Add mix. Fold together until batter is smooth. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes. Cool completely

    • For Pudding:

    • Use 8 to 9 slices of pumpkin bread, cut into 1-inch cubes. Combine bread cubes, cranberries, and currants; set aside.
    • Whisk together eggs, sugars, vanilla, cream, and milk. Add pumpkin mixture and soak bread 5-10 minutes. Transfer to 13x9 glass pan, leveling and pressing down firmly. Bake for 25 minutes covered with aluminum foil and 20 to 25 minutes uncovered. Serve with a dollop of whipping cream (optional).

Recipe Summary

Use with

Pumpkin Bread Mix

Fresh Ingredients

Eggs, Heavy Cream, Milk

Staples

Vegetable Oil, Canned Pumpkin, Dried Cranberries & Currants, Granulated Sugar, Brown Sugar, Vanilla Extract

Tools

Medium Bowl, 8x4 Loaf Pan, 13x9 Glass Pan, Whisk, Spatula, Aluminum Foil, Oven Thermometer

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Bread pudding is a favorite cold weather dessert, and this pumpkin bread pudding recipe is sure to warm you up. The pumpkin bread adds spice to the classic dish while juicy currents and cranberries add a kick of berry flavor. Serve at a holiday meal or make it at home just because. A dessert this rich will make any day feel like a special occasion!