| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 2 hr 45 min |
| Active: | 20 min |
| Yield: | 6 to 8 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 loaf eggy bread such as challah or brioche
- Softened butter, for greasing the baking dish
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 4 large eggs
- Zest and juice of 2 lemons
- 1 cup sugar
- Bourbon Whipped Cream, recipe follows, for serving
- 1 cup heavy cream, very cold
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
Instructions
- Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes. Spread out on a baking sheet to dry out for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Grease a 9-inch-by-13-inch baking dish with butter.
- Whisk together the half-and-half, eggs and lemon zest and juice. Add the sugar and stir until it dissolves. Put the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish. Pour the liquid over the bread. Let the bread soak up the liquid while you preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Bake until the crust is golden brown, 50 to 55 minutes. Let rest for at least 15 minutes.
- Serve warm with Bourbon Whipped Cream.
- Combine the heavy cream, sugar and bourbon in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer and begin mixing immediately on high speed until stiff, about 4 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 8 servings |
| Calories | 543 |
| Total Fat | 26 g |
| Saturated Fat | 14 g |
| Carbohydrates | 62 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 33 g |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Cholesterol | 185 mg |
| Sodium | 309 mg |
Reviews
Yummy so easy so delicious
I was doing a use what I have to use up kind of day and had frozen ciabattas and lemons I needed to use the homemade whipped cream so easy and so good. I used maple syrup instead of bourbon
I was doing a use what I have to use up kind of day and had frozen ciabattas and lemons I needed to use the homemade whipped cream so easy and so good. I used maple syrup instead of bourbon
Mmmm… it is so light and fluffy. Tee used 2 large lemons – 3 would be perfect! I added a few fresh blueberries as a topper – glad I didn’t go overboard.
This desert was super easy to make and everyone loved it. I added shredded mozzarella to the egg mix because I’m a cheese freak and it worked perfectly!
I cant find day old bread can i toast this in the oven to dry it out a bit?
I was just getting ready to toss some dried out semolina bread when I saw Ree making this. Going to a party later that evening, I decided to give it a try. I must say, I’d never had bread pudding or been tempted to try it. It ended up being the hit of the party and something that I now crave. Thanks for a wonderful lemony dessert!!!
I have been making the same bread pudding recipe for my husband for decades. I saw this Saturday morning and decided to give it a try. OMG! This recipe is so much better than the one I have. My husband said it’s a keeper. I didn’t make the lemon version, however. I added 1/4 of cocoa to make a chocolate version.
This bread pudding is DELICIOUS!! I used regular store-bought cool whip instead of the bourbon whipped cream. Will definitely make this recipe again!
Absolutely amazing! Nice, fresh taste from the lemon, yummy goodness from the custard, nice crunch of the toasted bread and so easy to make!! Love this recipe!!