Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of classic pineapple upside-down cake flavors with the comforting richness of bread pudding in this Pineapple Upside Down Bread Pudding recipe. A luscious dessert that brings together sweet caramelized pineapple, cherries, and soft brioche or challah bread in a heavenly combination.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Pudding:
- 6 cups cubed brioche or challah bread (day-old)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Pineapple Layer:
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices, drained
- 8–10 maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Pour melted butter into the dish, sprinkle brown sugar, arrange pineapple slices, and place cherries on top.
- Mix Custard: In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, granulated sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Add bread cubes, coat well, and let sit.
- Assemble and Bake: Spoon bread mixture over pineapple layer, press gently, bake for 40–45 minutes until set and golden. Cool, then invert onto a serving platter.
Notes
- Enhance the custard with a splash of rum or pineapple juice for extra flavor.
- Best enjoyed warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
