Bread pudding is very popular. Odds are, you've tried it at least once before! Have you ever tried strawberry bread pudding? If not, then this recipe is a must-try. It's perfect for summer when fresh strawberries are available, but you can substitute frozen strawberries if you're making this at a different time of the year.
Strawberry Bread Pudding
Ingredients:
1 pound fresh ripe or frozen strawberries (if using fresh, save 1/4 lb. unsliced for topping)
3/4 cup orange juice
4 cups French bread cubes
4 Tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup half and half
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup sugar
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Directions:
1. Soak strawberries in orange juice.
2. Place bread cubes in a bowl. Pour melted butter over all, toss to coat.
3. Whisk half and half into beaten eggs.
4. In a mixer on medium speed; combine sugar, cream cheese, vanilla, salt and nutmeg. Blend well. Add the egg/milk mixture and mix well.
5. Add strawberry/orange juice mixture, mixing until fully combined.
5. Pour mixture over buttered bread cubes; cover and refrigerate for one hour or overnight.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes covered, and at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes uncovered. Top with fresh sliced strawberries.
Other Great Strawberry Desserts to Try
After giving this strawberry bread pudding a shot, try out some other strawberry desserts! Fresh strawberries are readily available in the summer, making that season a great one for any kind of strawberry dessert. Strawberry pie is an obvious one. This pie flavor doesn't get as much appreciation as apple or peach, but we think it should! Serve with some cool whip or vanilla ice cream.
Speaking of ice cream, why not try to make your own strawberry ice cream? Making ice cream is fairly easy these days. Have your kids give you a hand; it's a great opportunity to teach them how ice cream is made! Eat your ice cream on its own, or serve it over a brownie or pie.
If you're watching your diet, strawberry oatmeal bars are a great choice. These bars won't be as high in fat as some of these other desserts. As a bonus, they can work as either a breakfast food or as a dessert! That flexibility will help save you time and effort in the kitchen. Plus, they're packed with fiber to help keep your digestive system on track.
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