Guava Caramel Bread Pudding (Print View)

Soft bread meets creamy custard, tangy guava, and rich caramel topped with crunchy pecans for a tropical fusion dessert.

# Components:

→ Bread & Dairy

01 - 8 cups day-old brioche or challah, cubed
02 - 2 cups whole milk
03 - 1 cup heavy cream
04 - 4 large eggs
05 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 tsp vanilla extract
07 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ Guava & Caramel

08 - 1 cup guava paste, cut into small cubes
09 - 1/2 cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling

→ Nuts

10 - 3/4 cup chopped pecans

→ Butter

11 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together milk, cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
03 - Add cubed bread to the custard mixture. Gently stir to coat and allow to soak for 10 minutes.
04 - Fold in guava paste cubes and half of the chopped pecans into the soaked bread mixture.
05 - Pour half of the soaked bread mixture into the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with half the caramel sauce. Add remaining bread mixture and drizzle with remaining caramel sauce.
06 - Sprinkle remaining pecans over the top and drizzle melted butter over the surface.
07 - Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until golden and set in the center. If top browns too quickly, tent with foil.
08 - Let cool slightly before serving. Drizzle with extra caramel if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The custard base creates a rich, pudding-like texture that melts in your mouth.
  • Tangy guava paste provides a vibrant contrast to the sweet caramel sauce.
  • Chopped pecans add a delightful nuttiness and essential crunch.
  • It uses simple ingredients like day-old brioche to create a restaurant-quality dessert.
02 -
  • Keep an eye on the oven; tenting with foil is essential if the pecans start to darken before the custard is fully set.
  • Always check ingredient labels for hidden allergens like wheat, dairy, or tree nuts.
  • Using a high-quality, tangy guava paste will provide the best contrast to the rich caramel.
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