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Gingerbread Pudding

Heavenly Gingerbread Pudding for Cozy Holiday Moments

This delightful Gingerbread Pudding is a must-try dessert embodying cozy holiday gatherings with its rich spices and creamy texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Milk Any milk or dairy-free alternative
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Non-dairy cream can be used
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Coconut sugar can be substituted
  • 0.5 cups Molasses Blackstrap molasses for less sweetness
  • 4 cups Bread Cubes Stale bread works best
  • 4 large Eggs Flaxseed meal can be used for vegan version
For the Spices
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Ginger Fresh ginger for more spice
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Apple pie spice can be added
  • 0.5 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg Optional but recommended
  • 0.5 teaspoons Ground Cloves Allspice can be substituted
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Imitation can be used in a pinch

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • baking dish
  • Whisk

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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  2. Whisk together the milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, and molasses until smooth.
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  3. Stir in the stale bread cubes, ensuring they are fully coated. Let them soak for about 15 minutes.
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  4. Beat the eggs until frothy, then mix in the ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla extract.
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  5. Gently fold the egg mixture into the soaked bread.
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  6. Pour the combined mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
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  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden brown and a knife comes out clean.
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  8. Allow to cool slightly before serving warm, optionally topped with whipped cream or caramel.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use stale bread for best texture, and feel free to experiment with additional flavor boosters like chocolate chips or nuts.

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