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Pineapple Bread Pudding

Pineapple Bread Pudding is a delightfully comforting dessert that’s filled with juicy pineapple chunks and a creamy custard base.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups cubed day-old bread French bread works well
  • 1 can 20 oz crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg optional

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed bread and crushed pineapple. Mix well.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar and melted butter until well combined.
  4. Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
  5. Stir in the vanilla extract, milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using).
  6. Pour the egg mixture over the bread and pineapple mixture. Gently stir to combine, ensuring all the bread is soaked.
  7. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly with a spatula.
  8. Bake:
  9. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
  11. Prep Time:
  12. 15 minutes
  13. Cook Time:
  14. 45 minutes
  15. Total Time:
  16. 1 hour
  17. Nutrition (per serving, based on 12 servings):
  18. Calories: 260
  19. Total Fat: 11g
  20. Saturated Fat: 6g
  21. Cholesterol: 90mg
  22. Sodium: 180mg
  23. Total Carbohydrate: 36g
  24. Dietary Fiber: 1g
  25. Sugars: 22g
  26. Protein: 5g
  27. Enjoy this Pineapple Bread Pudding as a cozy and comforting dessert that brings the bright, tropical flavor of pineapple to your table!