Go Back Email Link
–+ servings
A balsamic glaze gives this cherry bread pudding an unexpected burst of bright flavor. This recipe is the perfect way to use stale bread and makes a wonderful breakfast or dessert! | www.CuriousCuisiniere.com
Print Recipe
No ratings yet

Overnight Cherry Bread Pudding with a Vanilla Balsamic Glaze

A balsamic reduction gives this cherry bread pudding an extra bright burst of flavor. This recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Yield: 1 (8x8) pan
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cherries
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 160kcal
Author: Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere

Ingredients

For the Bread Pudding

  • 6 eggs
  • 1 c milk
  • ½ c sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 8 c dry bread cubes, (roughly 1” cubes)
  • 1 ½ c sweet cherries, pitted

For the Vanilla Balsamic Glaze

  • ½ c balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

For the Bread Pudding

  • In a large bowl, mix together eggs, milk, sugar, and salt until the eggs are well beaten and the sugar is dissolved.
  • Add bread cubes and cherries. Mix until the bread is well coated with the liquid mixture.
  • Turn the mixture into a greased 8x8 baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
  • When you are ready to bake the bread pudding, place the dish into a cool oven. Heat the oven to 375F and bake, covered, for 45 minutes.
  • After 45 minutes, uncover the dish and bake for an additional 15 minutes, uncovered. 
  • Let the bread pudding cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving the the balsamic reduction below. 

For the Vanilla Balsamic Reduction

  • While the bread pudding is baking, make the glaze. In a small saucepan, simmer the balsamic vinegar, sugar and vanilla over medium heat until it reduces by half, 15-20 minutes.
  • Serve the bread pudding warm, drizzled with the vanilla balsamic reduction.

Notes

This recipe from 2014 was updated in August 2018. We made the bread pudding even more delicious! 

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.5g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3.8g | Saturated Fat: 1.1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 219mg | Fiber: 2.2g | Sugar: 13g