Berry Bread Pudding Bake – A Fruity, Custardy Dessert Casserole

 

Bring a classic dessert to the next level with this Berry Bread Pudding Bake. Cubes of brioche soak up a rich, vanilla-spiked custard and bake until golden, bubbling around juicy mixed berries. Perfect for brunch or an indulgent evening treat.

Ingredients

1. 6 cups day-old brioche or challah, cut into 1″ cubes

2. 2 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen)

3. 4 large eggs

4. 2 cups whole milk

5. 1 cup heavy cream

6. ¾ cup granulated sugar

7. 2 tsp vanilla extract

8. Zest of 1 lemon

9. Pinch of salt

10. 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 °F and grease a 9×13″ baking dish.

2. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, lemon zest, and salt until smooth.

3. Stir brioche cubes into custard, pressing gently so bread absorbs liquid. Let sit 10 minutes.

4. Fold in berries and pour mixture into prepared dish. Drizzle melted butter over the top.

5. Bake 35–40 minutes until puffed and golden, with custard set but slightly wobbly in the center.

6. Let rest 5 minutes before serving warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or scoop of ice cream.

Cooking Tips & Tricks

1. Use sturdy, slightly stale bread so cubes hold their shape

2. For extra richness, swap half the milk for crème fraîche or Greek yogurt

3. If using frozen berries, toss them in a bit of flour to prevent sinking

4. Cover with foil if top browns too quickly, then uncover for the last 5 minutes

5. Make ahead: refrigerate before baking and add 5–10 minutes to cook time

Variations & Serving Ideas

1. Chocolate Berry: Stir ½ cup chocolate chips into the custard before folding in berries

2. Tropical Twist: Substitute mango and pineapple for berries, add shredded coconut

3. Spiced Apple: Swap berries for diced apples and stir in 1 tsp cinnamon and ¼ tsp nutmeg

4. Savory-Sweet: Fold in chopped prosciutto and thyme, serve with honey drizzle

5. Mini Individuals: Bake in ramekins for elegant single-serve portions

Final Thoughts

This Berry Bread Pudding Bake is the ultimate crowd-pleaser—comforting, fruity, and effortlessly elegant. Serve it for brunch, dessert, or a special occasion; it’s guaranteed to win hearts (and clicks). Tag #DaillyRecipes when you share your custardy masterpiece