The Best Ricotta Vanilla Challah Bread Pudding Recipe
Love bread pudding? This recipe for ricotta vanilla challah bread pudding is going to knock your socks off, plus it’s great for any occasion!
Are you looking for a decadent dessert that your family will love? If so, then this Ricotta Vanilla Challah Bread Pudding Recipe is just what you need! Our version of this classic sweet treat packs in all the flavor and texture of traditional challah bread pudding with an added layer of creamy richness from ricotta cheese. In addition to being utterly delicious, it’s also incredibly easy to make – just combine a few simple ingredients and bake in a slow cooker! And best of all, every single bite will melt in your mouth and leave your taste buds begging for more.
What Makes Challah Bread Different?
Challah bread is a special type of bread that has origins traced back to the Jewish culture. It has a sweeter flavor due to an addition of honey, egg yolks, oil and a small amount of sugar. This distinct flavor makes challah bread great for certain dishes, like challah bread pudding. When challah bread is used as French toast or baked into a challah loaf and turned into a French toast bake, it adds something familiar yet special to the recipes. Additionally, challah bread can also be used savory dishes like sandwiches or grilled cheese. With its unique flavors and textures, challah bread is sure to bring something delicious and special to any dish!
Is Challah Bread Sweet or Savory?
Challah bread is an interesting type of bread as it can be both sweet and savory depending on its preparation. If challah is prepared traditionally as a braided loaf, it is usually served as a savory side item.
Alternatively, challah bread can also be used in recipes such as challah bread pudding, where it becomes an indulgent dessert. Whatever style challah you eat, one thing’s for certain—its fluffy texture and slightly sweet taste makes it an ideal complement to just about any meal.
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Do You Put Eggs in Bread Pudding?
Bread pudding has been a long-standing comfort food for many cultures. But one particular recipe featuring challah bread takes it to another level. I’m talking about challah bread pudding with eggs – yes, you heard me right! Not only does the challah’s texture and flavor make this pudding delicious, but adding eggs also makes it even better. They bind everything together and create a richness that can’t be beat.
The Best Ricotta Vanilla Challah Bread Pudding Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 TBSP Butter
- 6 Slices Challah Bread
- 1/2 Cup Golden or Regular Raisins
- 1 Cup Milk
- 1 Container 15 oz. Ricotta Cheese
- 1/2 Cup Sugar
- 1 Cup Sour Cream
- 1 tsp Grated Lemon Zest
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 tsp Groumd Cinnamon
Instructions
Prep Baking Dish
- First, use one tablespoon melted butter to coat 1 1/'2 quart souffle dish
- Add raisins and bread
- Pour Milk over the top, stir amd set aisde.
Mix Ingredients
- Together mix, ricotta, sugar, eggs, sour cream, lemon zest and vanilla in the souffle bowl..
- Pour ricotta misure over the bread mixing iightly
- Drizzle the rest of the butter over the bread and sprinkle with cinnamon
- Cover the souffle dish with aluminum foil
- Place souffle bowl inisde slow cooker bowl.
- Fill the slow cooker with boiling water to reach 1 inch of the side of the cooker.
Slow Cooker Instructions
- Cover the top of the slow cooker with a dish top, then add the lid.
- Cook for 2 1/2 hours on high
- Check when done by inserting a instant read thermometer until registers at 140 degrees.
- Cool for at least 20 minutes
Why Did My Bread Pudding Come Out Soggy?
I’m sure many of you have tried challah bread pudding with eager anticipation, only to find yourself sadly disappointed when the end-product turns out to be too soggy and disappointing. Don’t worry – this experience is relatively common, and there are plenty of ways to rectify it!
- Here’s some friendly advice from me – make sure your challah cubes are completely dried before baking, and butter your baking dish properly so that the bread doesn’t become too moist during baking.
- reduce the custard/ricotta sauce amount so that the pudding doesn’t become overly wet and runny.
- and lastly, bake your challah pudding until a golden brown crust appears on the top. (check the temperature with an instant-read thermometer until it registers 140 degrees. I hope these tips help you all make delicious challah bread pudding!
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Who knew that something so simple could taste so good? This bread pudding recipe is the perfect combination of sweet and savory, and it’s sure to please everyone at your next dinner party. If you’re looking for a dessert that is both unique and delicious, give this ricotta bread pudding a try. The best part? Once it’s mixed, ( only takes 10 minutes) the slower cooker does the work. And if you’re feeling really adventurous, experiment with different types of bread and flavor combinations.
Let me know how it goes if you decide to make this recipe for bread pudding with ricotta, vanilla and challah bread. I’m always looking for new ways to use up leftover bread, and this is one of my favorite recipes. If you’ve never made bread pudding before, I hope you’ll give it a try. It’s really easy and so delicious
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This looks so good, Susan, and I love that you cook it in a crock pot. I just may try it for Christmas Eve. Is the bread easy to find?
thank you Wendy. I’ll be making this for the holidays again as well….