Jam and Bread Pudding

Recipe courtesy Bobby Flay

Show: Boy Meets GrillEpisode: Comfort Food

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (23)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(23)

Cook Time:
35 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 35 min
Total:: 55 min

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Ingredients

1 loaf brioche, sliced 1/2-inch thick
3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons strawberry preserves
4 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
2 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
Fresh strawberries, for garnish

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Butter a 9 by 13-inch glass baking dish. Arrange half of the brioche along the bottom of the dish, and cut or tear the slices to fit. Spread 3/4 cup of the jam on top and cover with the remaining bread.

Whisk the eggs, sugar, 2 1/2 cups of the milk, and the vanilla together; pour over the bread. Press to soak and brush the top with 4 tablespoons of the melted butter. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for 15 minutes longer or until the pudding is set. Remove from the oven.

Preheat the broiler. In a bowl, whisk the remaining 1 tablespoon of milk with the confectioners' sugar. Stir in the remaining melted butter and jam until the mixture is smooth. Spread the mixture over the top of the pudding, place under the broiler, and broil until the glaze is golden. Serve hot or warm, garnished with fresh strawberries.

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elizabeth manhattan beach, CA 06-18-2009
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The perfect dessert (or maybe even breakfast)!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I LOVE this recipe! A few tips that I think made it even better... I cut the bread into squares. This gave the pudding... more of a rustic look and spread the crust evenly around. By doing this it doesn't get at all mushy, like some other people say. Add fresh fruit! I used mixed berry jam and then layered raspberries, sliced strawberries, and blueberries over the jam. Amazing! After you add the custard let it sit for a few hours to soak in. Serve with a little fresh whip cream and you have yourself the perfect fruit dessert. I made this for a family dinner party and then again for a baby shower - almost everyone asked me for the recipe. HUGE HIT! Read more
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Aggie port saint lucie, FL 04-16-2009
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IT WAS A HIT!!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this last night, and it was wonderful!!!! I am really surprised with all the negative reviews thast this recipe... received, I mean I followed the recipe except for the bread. i actually used white bread Hot dog buns that I tore up in chunks and packed the bottom of the dish then again on top. It was moist but not soggy and really tasty. I baked it a little longer then the recipe said but that was it. My entire family loved it and in fact had me make it again today. Thank you Bobby!!Read more
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Perry Brecksville, OH 03-27-2009
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Good with any bread
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

It tasted terrific with any bread that I have used. I wonder if the people who had trouble making it have checked to make... sure that their oven temperature is accurate; many are not.Read more
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Linda Peoria, AZ 03-18-2009
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I was disappointed
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I, too, made it with challah because brioche was unavailable. The jam soaked into the bread and made it too soggy. Maybe if... the 2 bread sides that touched the jam were buttered first? Then you could use half & half instead of cream to lighten it up. Enjoyed some cold for breakfast---reminded me of cheese blintzes.Read more
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Rebecca Fort Morgan, CO 02-28-2009
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My New Favorite Dessert!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is an exceptionally delicious dessert. I followed the recipe except I substituted braided egg bread (similar to... challah) for the brioche since it was unavailable. It was wonderful! I loved the method of broiling it, which caramelized the jam and gave it a bit of a cruch. Heavenly!Read more
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juls rockland, MA 02-22-2009
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Disappointing?
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

To start ... I couldn't find Brioche ... tried to two supermarket bakery departments and no luck so I used Italian bread. ... Not one person in my family liked it ... really surprising. Especially after I read so many positive reviews. The first time I took it out of the oven it was dry so I had to put more milk / egg combo on it and back in the oven ... didn't do much but make it soggy. I'd say it was YUCKY!Read more