Recipe

Grand Marnier Bread Pudding with California Golden Raisins

by: Chef Olivier Dubreuil

A great dessert, but it could become a quick breakfast favorite, too.

Details

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INGREDIENTS

1 orange
3/4 c. sugar, divided
3/4 c. California golden raisins
6 tbsp. Grand Marnier
6 eggs
3 c. milk
2 French baguettes
1 c. apricot coulis
2 tbsp. warm water

PROCEDURE

Grate orange peel and squeeze juice from the orange; mix together with 1/4 cup sugar. Let stand for 1 hour. Soak raisins in Grand Marnier and warm water. In a separate bowl, mix eggs with milk; add orange juice mixture and raisins. Cube bread in pieces 1-inch thick. Soak cubes in egg mixture and let sit for 10 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In a sautépan, caramelize the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar and a few drops of water. Pour caramelized sugar into bottom of a glass or non-reactive loaf pan. Pour bread mixture into pan and bake at 350°F in a water bath for 1 hour, or until sharp knife inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool for 3 hours.

To serve, remove from pan and slice. Arrange on individual plates; surround with apricot coulis.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

Calories 560(15% from fat); Total Fat 9g (sat 3.5g, mono 3g, poly 1g); Cholesterol 195mg; Protein 17g; Carbohydrates 95g; Fiber 4g; Iron 3mg; Sodium 580mg; Calcium 243mg