• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
An Edible Mosaic™
  • about
    • contact
    • accessibility
    • privacy policy
    • terms and conditions
  • cookbooks
  • recipes
  • world cuisine
    • arabic and middle eastern
    • asian
    • british
    • buffalo foods
    • czech
    • dutch
    • ethiopian
    • french
    • german
    • greek
    • indian
    • irish
    • italian
    • jamaican
    • jewish
    • latin
    • polish
    • russian and ukrainian
    • swedish
    • tex mex
    • thai
    • west african
  • Nav Social Menu

menu icon
go to homepage
  • about
  • fall recipes
  • recipes
  • cookbooks
  • subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • about
    • fall recipes
    • recipes
    • cookbooks
    • subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Type » Breakfast » Bread Puddings

    Orange and Nutmeg-Scented Brown Sugar Bread Pudding with Melted Brie and Sugared Cranberries

    Published: Dec 22, 2014 · Modified: Jan 24, 2022 by Faith · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

    Orange and Nutmeg-Scented Brown Sugar Bread Pudding with Melted Brie and Sugared Cranberries

    If you saw my post last Friday, I don’t want to make matters worse by confusing the issue even more…

    Orange and Nutmeg-Scented Brown Sugar Bread Pudding with Melted Brie and Sugared Cranberries 2

    But really, this recipe is another one that would be pretty gosh darn perfect on Christmas morning.

    I’m sticking with my story though; those Christmas Morning Scones are the best way to go. So go ahead and make this bread pudding for Christmas dessert. ;)

    Orange and Nutmeg-Scented Brown Sugar Bread Pudding with Melted Brie and Sugared Cranberries 3

    That’s (one of) the beautiful things about bread pudding; it’s completely acceptable as brekkie or dessert, and it feels special enough to serve on a holiday. Especially if it’s this bread pudding, which features Brie and sugared cranberries.

    Did you hear that, friends? Gooey melted Brie and those pretty little sparkly sweet/tart sugared cranberries. Plus the flavors of brown sugar, orange, and nutmeg. I die.

    Sugared Cranberries

    If you’re wondering about the sugared cranberries, they really couldn’t be easier to make. They’re addictive like candy, but much less sweet (it’s a total sweet/tart thing), and they have the whole crunch factor going for them. I recommend making extra because they’re the sort of thing you’ll want to have around for munching on. I describe how to make them in the recipe below, but if you want a full-on tutorial, I recommend checking out Marla’s post on Family Fresh Cooking and Naomi’s post on Bakers Royale. Both of those ladies are incredibly talented!

    And if you don’t get to this one on Christmas, well there’s always brunch on New Years, or you know, any random weekend that calls for a special breakfast. ;)

    Orange and Nutmeg-Scented Brown Sugar Bread Pudding with Melted Brie and Sugared Cranberries 4

    Print
    Orange and Nutmeg-Scented Brown Sugar Bread Pudding with Melted Brie and Sugared Cranberries
    Prep time:  30 mins
    Total time:  30 mins
    Yield: About 6 to 8 servings
     
    Ingredients
    Sugared Cranberries:
    • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
    • 2 tablespoons water
    • ¾ cup (85 g) fresh whole cranberries
    Bread Pudding:
    • Butter, to grease the dish
    • 5 large eggs
    • 2 cups (475 ml) whole milk
    • ¾ cup (160 g) light brown sugar, lightly packed
    • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
    • 2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest
    • 1 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 8 oz (227 g) day-old French or Italian bread, cubed (about 6 cups cubed)
    • 6 oz (170 g) Brie cheese, rind trimmed and cubed (see Note)
    Instructions
    1. For the sugared cranberries, combine 2 tablespoons water and 2 tablespoons sugar in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Swirl the pan to dissolve the sugar, and turn off the heat once it’s been dissolved.
    2. Cool the syrup for 5 minutes, and then toss it with the cranberries in a medium bowl until they’re completely coated. Spread the cranberries out on a wire rack set above a baking sheet to drain any excess syrup; let the berries dry for 1 hour (they will be tacky).
    3. Add the remaining ¼ cup sugar to a shallow bowl; toss the cranberries in the sugar, and then spread them out in an even layer on a baking sheet to dry for 1 hour. (You can repeat this step once if necessary.)
    4. For the bread pudding, generously grease a 1.5-liter casserole dish with butter. Whisk together the eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, orange zest, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl.
    5. Add half of the bread cubes to the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle on the cubed Brie. Add the remaining half of the bread on top. Pour in the egg mixture, gently pressing down on the top of the bread with a spoon to make sure all of the bread pieces are soaked.
    6. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate 12 hours or overnight.
    7. The next day, preheat the oven to 350F and let the pudding sit at room temperature while the oven preheats.
    8. Once the oven is up to temperature, bake the casserole uncovered on top of a foil-lined baking sheet until the custard is set and lightly browned on top, about 45 to 55 minutes. Let the bread pudding sit for 10 minutes to set before serving.
    9. Serve warm with the sugared cranberries on top.
    Notes
    Brie: I find the easiest way to trim the rind off Brie is to grate it off using a box grater.

    Serving Suggestion: For people who like things extra sweet, a little drizzle of maple syrup on top of this bread pudding is perfect.
    3.5.3251

    More Bread Puddings

    • Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




      Rate this recipe:  

    1. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

      December 29, 2014 at 5:03 pm

      I LOVE bread puddings. Interesting idea to add brie to this, I'm curious to know what the addition tastes like!

      Reply
    2. June Burnsblen says

      December 29, 2014 at 3:47 pm

      Wow, what a gorgeous pudding! I love all the flavors in here :)

      Reply
    3. Kate says

      December 29, 2014 at 9:46 am

      This is almost like the Mexican Capriotada with the cheese (one of my favorite desserts). I'm so giving this one a try!

      Reply
    4. Joanne says

      December 28, 2014 at 6:13 pm

      I feel like this should be lunch tomorrow. And that will make my day!

      Reply
    5. Rosa says

      December 23, 2014 at 3:27 am

      Divine! A wonderful treat.

      Happy Holidays dear!

      Cheers,

      Rosa

      Reply
    6. Erica says

      December 23, 2014 at 2:19 am

      Sugared cranberries sound just delicious. This is SO pretty! Definitely dessert worthy.

      Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    faith photo with welcome

    Hi, I'm Faith!

    I’m the writer, recipe developer, photographer, and food stylist behind An Edible Mosaic. It’s my goal to inspire you to get in the kitchen, try something new, and find a favorite you didn’t know you had. Welcome to An Edible Mosaic!

    More About Faith →
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
    • RSS Feed

    Popular Recipes

    • boba milk tea featured image
      How to Make Bubble Tea (Easy Boba Tea Recipe)
    • mini victoria sponge cakes featured image
      Mini Victoria Sponge Cake Recipe - Fit for Royalty & Easy to Make as Cupcakes! {video}
    • canned chicken salad featured image
      Canned Chicken Salad Recipe
    • low carb chicken casserole featured image
      Keto Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole - Based on the Dip! {video}

    Seasonal Recipes

    • pear kale salad featured image
      Simple Pear Kale Salad with Candied Almonds and Crumbled Feta
    • slow cooker enchiladas featured image
      Really Easy Crockpot Enchiladas (Ground Beef Slow Cooker Enchilada Casserole)
    • baked brie featured image
      20-Minute Elegant Baked Brie Recipe with Honeyed Grapes
    • caramel apple popcorn featured image
      Easy Caramel Apple Popcorn Recipe and a Fall-Themed Movie Night Snack Board

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Contact
    • Accessibility Policy
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions
    an edible mosaic stamp logo 1200 square

    SEE RECIPE INDEX

    Social

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
    • RSS Feed

    My Other Blogs

    • Daily Desserting
    • The Keto Queens

    An Edible Mosaic is monetized in part though affiliate links, and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This means that if you click on an affiliate link and/or purchase an item after clicking on an affiliate link, I may receive a percentage of the sales price. I only recommend products that I use and love.

    Copyright © 2023 An Edible Mosaic