Blackberry Bread Pudding
Blackberry Bread Pudding is warm, soft, and comforting with bursts of sweet, juicy blackberries in every bite. As it bakes, the blackberries become wonderfully jammy, making this small-batch dessert perfect for sharing with someone special or simply treating yourself to a cozy homemade dessert.
Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a drizzle of caramel sauce, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfectly sized for two.
- Soft custardy center with golden edges.
- Fresh blackberries become wonderfully jammy while baking.
- Easy to prepare using simple ingredients.
- Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredient Notes
Day-old bread works beautifully in this recipe because it absorbs the custard without becoming mushy. Fresh blackberries soften as they bake and create little pockets of fruit that taste almost like homemade blackberry jam.
While Testing This Recipe…
These little tips made the bread pudding even better:
- Slightly stale bread absorbs the custard beautifully.
- Let the bread sit in the custard for a few minutes before baking if you’d like an even softer texture.
- A water bath helps the custard bake gently and keeps the pudding wonderfully creamy.
- This dessert is at its very best served warm, straight from the oven.
Variations
- Replace the blackberries with blueberries or raspberries.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra texture.
- Sprinkle a little cinnamon into the custard for a warm spiced flavor.
Storage
Cover and refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or oven before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use frozen blackberries?
Yes. There’s no need to thaw them before adding them to the ramekins.
Can I double the recipe?
Absolutely. Simply double all the ingredients and bake in a larger baking dish. The baking time may need to be increased slightly.
Can I make it ahead?
Yes. Assemble the bread pudding a few hours ahead, refrigerate it, and bake just before serving.
If you enjoy cozy homemade desserts, don’t miss my Orange Crumble Cupcakes, Orange Sour Cream Loaf Cake, and Mixed Berry Jam.
Blackberry Bread Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 cup packed torn bread
- ⅓ cup fresh blackberries
- 1½ tablespoons melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- ¾ cup milk
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon raisins optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Toss the torn bread with the melted butter and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together the egg, egg yolk, milk, sugar, and vanilla until the sugar dissolves.
- Divide half of the bread between two ramekins.
- Scatter the blackberries over the bread, then top with the remaining bread.
- Pour the custard evenly over both ramekins.
- Add raisins if using.
- Place the ramekins in a water bath and bake for about 45 minutes, or until the custard is set.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, caramel sauce, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
- Slightly stale bread absorbs the custard beautifully.
- Let the bread sit in the custard for a few minutes before baking if you’d like an even softer texture.
- A water bath helps the custard bake gently and keeps the pudding wonderfully creamy.
- This dessert is at its very best served warm, straight from the oven.
Nutrition
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🍽 Perfect for Breakfast or Dessert
Serve this warm bread pudding with homemade spreads and comforting drinks.
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These individual bread puddings look absolutely delicious! Yum! 🙂
This bread pudding tasted heavenly, we couldn’t wait for it to cool completely 🙂
Yummy! Oh I want this for breakfast!
I wish I can send you some Medeja it was delicious 🙂
Blackberries are seriously one of my favorite berries! I love the idea of using them in bread pudding. What a perfect way to use leftover bread. And amazing photos, Muna! 🙂
Thanks David, adding blackberries to this bread pudding made it heavenly 🙂
Looks incredible Muna !! I love bread pudding, it’s so comforting! Everything about this bread pudding is irresistible . I will take this entire dish all for myself.
I wish I can send you some Rahul Ji 🙂
My morning will surely be beautiful if I have this blackberry bread pudding waiting for me on the table for breakfast! Love it!
I promise to make you some if we ever meet 🙂