Pear Bread Pudding With Cream Cheese

This decadent Pear Bread Pudding combines the comforting texture of classic bread pudding with the tangy richness of cream cheese. Fresh pears are folded into a spiced custard, creating layers of sweet fruit and soft, cake-like bread. The addition of optional chocolate chips adds a delightful contrast to the warm spices of nutmeg and cinnamon. It is an elegant yet simple dessert that feels homemade and indulgent. Perfect for holiday gatherings, brunches, or a cozy evening treat, this dish serves nine and offers a wonderful balance of flavors. The cream cheese ensures a luxuriously smooth mouthfeel, while the pears provide a natural sweetness that keeps the dessert from being too heavy. Serve warm or chilled for a versatile dessert option.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 6

Calories: 180

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

This decadent Pear Bread Pudding combines the comforting texture of classic bread pudding with the tangy richness of cream cheese. Fresh pears are folded into a spiced custard, creating layers of sweet fruit and soft, cake-like bread. The addition of optional chocolate chips adds a delightful contrast to the warm spices of nutmeg and cinnamon. It is an elegant yet simple dessert that feels homemade and indulgent. Perfect for holiday gatherings, brunches, or a cozy evening treat, this dish serves nine and offers a wonderful balance of flavors. The cream cheese ensures a luxuriously smooth mouthfeel, while the pears provide a natural sweetness that keeps the dessert from being too heavy. Serve warm or chilled for a versatile dessert option.

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, lemon peel, vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon with an electric mixer on low speed until smooth.
3
Beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing just until combined.
4
Stir in milk, bread cubes, sliced pears, and chocolate pieces, if using.
5
Pour mixture into an ungreased 2-quart square baking dish, stirring gently to distribute the chocolate pieces evenly.
6
In a small bowl, combine the remaining sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Sprinkle over the pear mixture.
7
Place the baking dish inside a larger 13x9 inch baking pan.
8
Pour hot water into the larger baking pan until it reaches a depth of 1 inch.
9
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
10
Let cool slightly before serving warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.6g15%
Saturated Fat 5.4g27%
Cholesterol 40mg14%
Sodium 180mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 19g7%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g6%
Sugars 8.9g
Protein 4.4g9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: pear, bread pudding, cream cheese, dessert, baking, custard, comfort food, holiday, brunch, spiced, vegetarian, easy, make ahead, fruit dessert, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon, vanilla, chocolate chips, water bath

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