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Cardamom Pear Bread Pudding

Cardamom Pear Bread Pudding
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Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Cardamom Pear Bread Pudding, a delightful dessert that combines the aromatic spice of cardamom with the natural sweetness of ripe pears. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for gatherings and special occasions, offering a unique twist on traditional bread pudding. With its creamy custard and soft bread base, every bite is a delightful experience. Serve it warm with your favorite toppings or let it cool for a chilled treat—either way, it’s sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 12 cups cubed French bread
  • 3 pears (peeled and diced)
  • 5 eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tsp ground cardamom
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 10 cardamom pods
  • 1 ½ cups sugar (for syrup)
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • zest of 1 orange
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • pinch ground cardamom
  • 2 tbsp raw turbinado sugar (optional)
  • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cubed French bread, diced pears, brown sugar, and 1 tsp cardamom. Toss to coat.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, and salt until smooth. Pour over the bread mixture and let soak for 30 minutes.
  4. Transfer to a greased baking dish; sprinkle raw turbinado sugar on top if desired. Bake for about 60 minutes until golden and set.
  5. While baking, prepare cardamom syrup by simmering sugar, water, butter, orange juice, zest, salt, and cardamom pods in a saucepan until thickened.
  6. Serve warm drizzled with cardamom syrup.

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