Description
A warm, comforting dessert made with tender pears, fragrant cardamom, and soft bread baked in a creamy custard.
Ingredients
6 cups cubed day-old bread (such as brioche or challah)
2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
3 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cardamom
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Arrange the cubed bread and sliced pears evenly in the prepared dish.
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, cardamom, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread and pears, pressing lightly so the bread soaks up the liquid.
Drizzle melted butter over the top.
Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to absorb the custard.
Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and the custard is set in the center.
Cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
