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Irresistible Galentine’s Berry Bread Pudding Board Recipe for Easy Party Fun

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A cozy and festive bread pudding board featuring vanilla custard-soaked brioche and fresh berries, perfect for Galentine’s parties and easy entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups day-old brioche or challah bread, cubed
  • 2 cups whole milk (480 ml) or almond milk for dairy-free
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (100 g)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved (about 150 g)
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries (about 150 g)
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries (about 125 g)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
  • Whipped cream or vanilla yogurt for serving
  • Toasted almond slices or chopped pistachios for garnish
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cube about 6 cups of day-old brioche or challah bread into roughly 1-inch pieces and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups whole milk, 1 cup heavy cream, 4 large eggs, ½ cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (if using), and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  3. Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes and gently fold to coat evenly. Let sit for at least 20 minutes at room temperature or up to an hour in the fridge.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  5. Transfer the soaked bread and custard mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes until custard is set and top is golden brown. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  7. While baking, rinse and dry strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Hull and halve strawberries. Toss berries lightly just before serving.
  8. Let the bread pudding cool for 10-15 minutes to thicken. Transfer to a serving board or leave in the dish.
  9. Arrange fresh berries around or on top, sprinkle toasted almonds or pistachios, add dollops of whipped cream or vanilla yogurt, and garnish with fresh mint leaves.

Notes

Use day-old bread to prevent mushiness. You can substitute frozen berries if fresh are unavailable—thaw and drain well. For dairy-free, use almond or coconut milk and coconut cream instead of heavy cream. Avoid overbaking to keep custard creamy. Add bourbon or orange zest for an adult twist. Store leftovers covered in the fridge up to 3 days and reheat gently.

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Keywords: bread pudding, berry bread pudding, Galentine’s dessert, party dessert, easy dessert, custard dessert, berry dessert, brunch dessert

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