Although traditional bread pudding can be quite heavy, the eggs in this lighter version are the only source of fat.
Orange-Spiced Bread Pudding
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Ingredients
- 6 cups cubed French bread (day-old is preferred)
- 3/4 cup dried cherries, divided
- 2- 1/2 cups hot water
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 14-ounce can fat-free sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest (requires about two medium oranges)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup fresh orange juice (requires about three medium oranges)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9-inch square pan or 10-inch round baking dish with cooking spray; fill with bread cubes mixed with half the cherries. Sprinkle remaining cherries on top.
- Combine water, eggs, condensed milk, orange zest, vanilla, spices, and salt in a bowl. Mix well and pour over bread. Bake for 45 minutes.
- For sauce, combine sugar and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Add orange juice and cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring occasionally. Serve warm over bread pudding.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Orange-Spiced Bread Pudding
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Calories 341,Fat 3,Perfat 7,Cholesterol 80,Carbo 70,Protein 9,Fiber 2,Sodium 261
