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Lemon Blueberry Cream Bread Pudding

Transform day-old bread into clouds of lemon cream and jammy blueberry pockets! This make-ahead bread pudding is lighter, brighter, and serves a crowd with just 20 minutes of prep. Save for your next brunch! 🍋
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups day-old bread cut into 1-inch cubes (brioche or challah)
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest from about 2 lemons
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour for tossing blueberries
  • 2 tablespoons coarse sugar for topping

Method
 

  1. Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange the bread cubes in the dish in an even layer.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, granulated sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and fully combined.
  3. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes, pressing down gently with a spatula to ensure all pieces are submerged. Let stand for 30 minutes at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate overnight.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Toss the blueberries with 1 teaspoon flour in a small bowl, then scatter them evenly over the soaked bread.
  5. Drizzle the melted butter over the top and sprinkle with coarse sugar for a golden, crunchy crust.
  6. Bake uncovered for 45-55 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the center jiggles only slightly when gently shaken. A knife inserted in the center should come out mostly clean.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving warm, or cool completely and serve at room temperature.