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Dessert
American
16 servings
15 minutes
55 minutes
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A decadent and delicious Butterscotch Pear Bread Pudding!
4 tablespoons butter
¾ cup granulated sugar, divided
3 large Butterscotch™ Pears, peeled and cut into ½ inch slices
6 cups stale brioche bread cut into cubes
2 cups half and half
½ cup milk
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray an 8X8 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ½ cup sugar and stir until combined. Add pear slices in an even layer. Cook, without stirring for 8 minutes until the fruit begins to caramelize. Flip slices and cook for 5-8 minutes longer until both the fruit and the caramel are golden brown.
Meanwhile, prepare the custard by whisking together remaining ¼ cup sugar, half and half, milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon and salt.
Spread the bread cubes into the prepared pan. Pour custard mixture over the bread. Press down to make sure all cubes are soaked.
Layer pear slices evenly over the top of the bread mixture. Top with remaining caramel from the skillet.
Bake for 55-65 minutes until fully set. Serve dusted with powdered sugar.
