Raspberry Bread Pudding

I had this yummy treat at a ward relief society function, I begged for the recipe immediately. My  friend Stacy was awesome and shared.

This is a great recipe that you can use with any type of berry.

The picture above I used a mixture of raspberries, blackberries and blueberries.

It's a great brunch item as well. Enjoy...............we sure did.

KNEADERS RASPBERRY BREAD PUDDING

(Printable version)

• 1 1/2 loaves aged, white bread ( I used regular french bread)
• 1 qt. heavy cream
• 3 C. sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 5 C. raspberries, fresh or frozen
• 1 C. sugar
• 1/2 C. apple juice

In a large bowl mix the cream, sugar, egg and vanilla.

Cut bread into 1 1/2 inch cubes and add to cream mixture, coating the bread well.

Let stand 30 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to allow cream to absorb.

Mix the raspberries, sugar and apple juice, stirring until sugar is dissolved.

Layer a 9x13 inch baking pan 3/4 full with the bread mix and pour fruit filling over the bread mix, spreading evenly.

Top with the remaining bread.

Bake 50 minutes at 375.

Serve warm topped with vanilla cream sauce.

(If you want it to cut into nice squares you can chill it and then cut it into squares, then microwave it for 20-25 seconds per piece and top with sauce.)

Vanilla Cream Sauce

• 1 1/3 C. butter
• 5 T. flour
• 3 C. heavy cream
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 2/3 C. sugar

Melt butter in medium saucepan and add flour. Stir 10 minutes until it has a nutty aroma, do not brown. Add salt, cream and sugar until mix is thick. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Serve warm over the pudding.