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Easy Apple Chai Spiced Bread Pudding Creamy Spiced Dessert
Thomas J. Moss

Apple-Chai Spiced Bread Pudding – A Warm, Spiced Dessert with Apples

A warm, spiced dessert with apples combining the cozy comfort of bread pudding and chai spices, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Soaking Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread
  • 8 cups cubed bread (such as challah, brioche, or French bread), stale
  • 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Chai Spices
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • pinch salt
Fruit & Additions
  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
  • powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish,
  • - Mixing bowls
  • - Whisk
  • oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Place the cubed bread in the prepared baking dish. If the bread isn't stale, lightly toast it in the oven for about 10 minutes to dry slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, combine diced apples and raisins/dried cranberries (if using). Sprinkle with a little cinnamon and distribute evenly over the bread.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, heavy cream, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, and salt until well combined.
  5. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread and apple mixture, gently pressing down to soak all the bread. Let sit for 15-20 minutes.
  6. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and custard is set. Check doneness by inserting a knife; it should come out clean.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool for at least 15-20 minutes to allow custard to set further.
  8. Before serving, optionally dust the top with powdered sugar. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe can be easily adapted for vegan or gluten-free diets using substitutions. The chai spices can be adjusted to taste, and nuts or additional fruits can be added for extra texture and flavor.
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