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Gingerbread Pudding

Cozy Gingerbread Pudding to Warm Your Holiday Nights

This Gingerbread Pudding is a cozy dessert that captures the essence of comfort, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Milk Whole milk or milk alternative
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Non-dairy cream can be used
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Coconut sugar can be a healthier alternative
  • 1/2 cup Molasses Blackstrap molasses offers a less sweet profile
  • 4 cups Bread Cubes Stale or gluten-free bread works best
  • 3 large Eggs Flaxseed meal can substitute for vegans
For the Spice Blend
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Ginger Fresh ginger can add more spice
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Apple pie spice can be mixed in
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Optional for flavor complexity
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves Allspice can be used as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Imitation vanilla can be used

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking dish
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking dish by greasing it lightly.
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  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, and molasses until smooth.
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  3. Add the stale bread cubes to the mixture, submerging them and letting them soak for 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. Fold the egg mixture into the soaked bread mixture until just combined.
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  6. Pour the combined mixture into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top.
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  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes until the edges are puffed and a knife inserted comes out clean.
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  8. Allow the pudding to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving warm with toppings.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use stale bread for better absorption; customize flavors with spices or add-ins. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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