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Gingerbread Pudding

Heavenly Gingerbread Pudding to Warm Your Winter Nights

This Gingerbread Pudding is a comforting dessert, perfect for chilly nights, featuring nostalgic flavors that cater to various dietary preferences.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups milk substitute with almond, oat, or coconut milk for a dairy-free option
  • 1 cup heavy cream can be replaced with non-dairy cream
  • 1 cup brown sugar use coconut sugar for a healthier twist
  • 0.5 cup molasses blackstrap molasses offers a less sweet alternative
  • 4 cups bread cubes use stale or gluten-free bread
  • 4 large eggs for a vegan version, try flaxseed meal or egg replacers
For the Spices
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger or use fresh ginger for extra zest
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon mix in apple pie spice for a delightful twist
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg optional but recommended
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves can be substituted with allspice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract imitation vanilla works as a substitute

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking dish
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, and molasses until smooth.
  3. Add the stale bread cubes to the sweet cream mixture, ensuring they are fully immersed. Let them soak for about 15 minutes.
  4. Crack the eggs into a separate bowl and beat them until pale and frothy. Incorporate the spices and vanilla extract into the eggs, mixing thoroughly.
  5. Gently fold the egg mixture into the soaked bread cubes, ensuring every piece of bread is coated.
  6. Grease a baking dish, then pour the Gingerbread Pudding mixture into it. Spread evenly across the dish.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes until set in the center and golden-brown on top.
  8. Once baked, allow the Gingerbread Pudding to cool for a few minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For an added touch, garnish with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream before serving.

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