Strawberries and Cream Bread Pudding

I love all things strawberry so when I was asked to make bread pudding I decided to try adding strawberries. The results were heavenly. I have never liked bread pudding... Until now that is! I will definitely be adding this to my list of favorites.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 191 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 eggs
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 ¼ cups milk
• ¼ cup strawberry preserves
• ¾ cup white sugar, or to taste
• ¾ cup light cream
• ¾ cup chopped fresh strawberries
• 7 (1 ounce) slices day-old bread, torn into small pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter the bottom and sides of an 8-inch square baking dish with melted butter.

Step 2

Toss bread with chopped strawberries; place into the prepared pan. Beat eggs, milk, cream, strawberry preserves, sugar, and vanilla in a medium bowl until frothy. Pour over bread and lightly press down with a spatula until bread has absorbed milk mixture.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top springs back when lightly tapped.