Name: Bread Pudding Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 9 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 oz large loaf brioche or challah, cut into 1-inch cubes; 6 large eggs; 2 cups whole milk; 1 cup heavy cream; ¾ cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon salt; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; ⅓ cup powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup powdered sugar; 2 to 3 tablespoons milk; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; Purple, green, and gold sanding sugars or sprinkles

Description

A delicious and creamy bread pudding casserole topped with festive icing and sprinkles.

Ingredients

Scale

16 oz large loaf brioche or challah, cut into 1-inch cubes
6 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup powdered sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Purple, green, and gold sanding sugars or sprinkles

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Instructions

Prepare the Baking Dish: Grease a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy.
Layer the Bread and Filling: Arrange half the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish. Dollop the cream cheese mixture evenly over the bread. Top with the remaining bread cubes.
Prepare the Custard Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
Soak the Casserole: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread layers, pressing down gently to ensure thorough soaking. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight for at least 8 hours.
Preheat and Rest: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and let it stand at room temperature while the oven reaches temperature.
Add the Cinnamon Topping: In a small bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Drizzle the mixture evenly over the casserole.
Bake Until Golden: Bake uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes, until the casserole is puffed and golden brown on top.
Cool Briefly: Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before icing.
Make and Apply Icing: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable consistency. Drizzle icing over the warm casserole and immediately sprinkle with purple, green, and gold sanding sugars in festive stripes.
Serve: Serve the casserole warm, optionally accompanied by fresh berries or whipped cream.

Notes

For best flavor, use day-old bread.
Can be made a day ahead and baked in the morning for brunch.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: dessert
Method: bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 120mg