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Easy Creamy Strawberry Rhubarb Bread Pudding

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A quick and easy bread pudding that combines day-old bread with fresh strawberries and rhubarb in a creamy custard, perfect for a comforting springtime dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups day-old bread, cubed (rustic sourdough or brioche recommended)
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved (frozen works in a pinch)
  • 1 cup rhubarb stalks, chopped
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Butter for greasing the baking dish

Instructions

  1. Cube about 6 cups of day-old bread into roughly 1-inch pieces. Toss the bread cubes with the chopped rhubarb and halved strawberries in a large bowl.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 1 cup heavy cream, 1 cup whole milk, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until smooth and slightly frothy.
  3. Pour the custard over the bread and fruit mixture. Gently fold with a spatula to coat all the bread cubes. Let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb the custard fully.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9×13-inch baking dish generously.
  5. Spread the soaked bread mixture evenly into the prepared dish. Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
  6. Let the bread pudding cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use day-old bread to avoid mushiness. Let the bread soak in the custard for 10 minutes before baking for best creaminess. If the top browns too fast, cover loosely with foil halfway through baking. Adjust sugar to balance the tartness of rhubarb and sweetness of strawberries. For dairy-free, substitute plant-based milk and coconut cream; for gluten-free, use gluten-free bread cubes.

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Keywords: bread pudding, strawberry, rhubarb, creamy dessert, easy dessert, spring dessert, custard, seasonal fruit

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