What else can you put in bread pudding besides raisins?

What Should I Serve With My Bread Pudding?

1. Cup of fresh, hot coffee.
2. Rum (poured over bread pudding just like you would for Tiramisu)
3. Fresh fruit.
4. Chocolate chips.

Can I use rum in place of rum extract?

Rum liquor can be substituted for rum extract, however there is a difference in the amount required for both dark and light rum. As a general rule, for recipes requiring 1 teaspoon of rum extract, use 3 tablespoons of rum or season to taste.

How do you keep bread pudding from deflating?

You can reduce the amount of rising, which will result in a smaller collapse. To do this, beat the mixture less (prepare it by hand instead with a mixer to be sure) and ensure slower, more even heating in the oven. But of course, the collapse will occur.

What is a good substitute for raisins?

Using Dried Fruit Other dried fruit such as pitted, chopped dates, prunes, or dried cranberries can be substituted measure-for-measure for raisins.

Does Cool Whip thicken pudding?

All you do is mix one vanilla pudding packet (*instant*) with half of the milk called for on the package. Whisk until it begins to thicken. Then fold in one container of Cool Whip (*Note: I’ve also used heavy cream, whipped, in the place of Cool Whip. More pudding in your proportion means more flavor and more density.

How do you thicken already made pudding?

Best Ways of Thickening Your Pudding

1. Egg Yolks. Separate your egg yolks from the egg whites.
2. Egg Whites. You can also use the whites to firm up your pudding too.
3. Evaporated Milk.
4. Condensed Milk.
5. Agar-Agar.
6. Xanthan Gum.
7. Freeze the Pudding Overnight.

How do you make rum sauce for bread pudding?

Whisk together 3 tablespoons milk and the cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth. Melt the butter over medium heat in a small saucepan. Stir in 1 tablespoon rum, 1/2 cup milk, and 1/4 cup white sugar; bring to a boil. Slowly add cornstarch mixture, stirring until sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon vanilla.

What is the best recipe for bread pudding?

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish. In a mixing bowl, whisk 3 eggs, white sugar, 2 tablespoons of light brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon , 1/4 cup of butter, and 3 cups of whole milk together, and gently stir in the bread cubes and raisins.

What wine goes with bread pudding?

Another wine pairing for bread pudding. You may also enjoy these other types of wine with bread pudding: Sémillon. (seh-mee-YOHN): A sweet wine with honey, dried apricot , sauteed herbs, vanilla & citrus. Cerdon Du Bugey. (Sehr-dawN deh Boo-zhay): Semi sweet, red, creamy French sparkler with grape and raspberry notes.

What is a traditional bread pudding?

This is a traditional bread pudding in which blended egg and milk are poured over cubes of stale bread and raisins and then baked in a moderate oven. Bread, bananas and chocolate chips are featured in this bread pudding.