Butterscotch Pear Bread Pudding
These BEAUTIFUL Butterscotch Pears are from Melissa’s Produce. They are such precious cargo that they are sold in these cozy little jackets. In season now and ready for you to eat straight up in their crunchy sweetness or bake lovely treats like this bread pudding. My husband loved it. We ate it directly from the baking pan and again the next morning griddled up like French Toast!
Butterscotch Pear Bread Pudding
A decadent and delicious Butterscotch Pear Bread Pudding
INGREDIENTS
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar divided
- 3 each large Butterscotch Pears
- 6 cups stale brioche bread cut into cubes
- 2 cups half & half
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 each eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
INSTRUCTIONS
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Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray an 8X8 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside
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Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ½ cup sugar and stir until combined. Add pear slices in an even layer. Cook, without stirring for 8 minutes until the fruit begins to caramelize. Flip slices and cook for 5-8 minutes longer until both the fruit and the caramel are golden brown
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Meanwhile, prepare the custard by whisking together remaining ¼ cup sugar, half and half, milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon and salt.
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Spread the bread cubes into the prepared pan. Pour custard mixture over the bread. Press down to make sure all cubes are soaked.
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Layer pear slices evenly over the top of the bread mixture. Top with remaining caramel from the skillet.
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Bake for 55-65 minutes until fully set. Serve dusted with powdered sugar.
