German Apple Bread Pudding

Ingredients

• 8 cups (200g) brioche bread, cubed 8 cups (200g) brioche bread, cubed
• 4 large apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced 4 large apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter, melted 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter, melted
• 4 large eggs 4 large eggs
• 1 cup (240ml) whole milk 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Pinch of salt Pinch of salt
• Powdered sugar, for dusting Powdered sugar, for dusting

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 380 kcal / 1590 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 20g, 12g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 43g, 24g
• Protein: 8g
• Fiber: 3g
• Salt: 0.2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. 2.
   In a large bowl, combine the cubed brioche bread and melted butter. Toss until the bread is evenly coated.
3. 3.
   In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4. 4.
   Arrange half of the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish. Layer half of the sliced apples on top. Repeat with the remaining bread cubes and apples.
5. 5.
   Pour the custard mixture over the bread and apples, ensuring all the bread is soaked. Gently press down on the bread to ensure it absorbs the custard.
6. 6.
   Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the pudding is set and the top is golden brown.
7. 7.
   Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Brioche bread — Using brioche bread adds a rich and buttery flavor to the pudding. If brioche is not available, you can substitute it with challah or any other soft and slightly sweet bread.
• Apples — Choose firm and slightly tart apples such as Granny Smith or Braeburn for a balanced flavor. Make sure to slice them thinly for even distribution throughout the pudding.

Tips & Tricks

• For a twist, you can add a handful of raisins or chopped nuts to the bread pudding before baking.
• Serve the pudding warm with a drizzle of caramel sauce for an extra indulgent treat.
• Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or microwave.

Serving advice

Serve the German Apple Bread Pudding warm as a delightful dessert. It can be enjoyed on its own or with a dollop of freshly whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, dust the top of the pudding with powdered sugar just before serving. You can also garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or a few apple slices for an elegant touch.