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

Serves: 12
Serving size: 1 piece

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

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; top with apricot coulis.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

Calories 220(17% from fat); Total Fat 4.5g (sat 1.5g, mono 1g, poly 1g); Cholesterol 110mg; Protein 6g; Carbohydrates 38g; Fiber 1g; Iron 1mg; Sodium 105mg; Calcium 98mg

This recipe is found in the following categories:

Desserts

Sweets and Desserts

Special Diet

Low Sodium