Currant Cardamom Bread Pudding

A perfect holiday dish that is simple and delicious. Pairs well with a strong cup of black coffee and early morning solitude.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 316 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 ½ cups milk
• ½ cup dried currants
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cardamom
• ½ cup melted butter
• 3 large eggs
• ¾ cup half-and-half cream
• ½ cup raw sugar
• ½ cup apple flavored syrup
• 1 (16 ounce) loaf day-old French bread, cut into 1/4-inch cubes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.

Step 2

Mix eggs, butter, apple syrup, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and salt. together in a large bowl. Stir in half and half and milk. Place cubed bread and currants into a large baking dish. Stir in the egg mixture until bread is evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 3

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Uncover the baking dish.