A delightful twist on the classic bread pudding, combining the richness of white chocolate with the tartness of raspberries for a dessert that's both comforting and elegant.
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9x12 baking dish with butter. Line the bottom with parchment paper.
Lining the dish with parchment paper makes it easier to remove the pudding later.
In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, milk, and sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is hot. Remove from heat and stir in the white chocolate chips until melted. Let it cool slightly.
Cooling the mixture slightly prevents the eggs from curdling when added.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and vanilla extract. Gradually add the cooled cream mixture, whisking constantly until smooth.
Whisking constantly ensures a smooth custard without lumps.
Slice the baguette and arrange half of the slices in the prepared baking dish. Pour half of the custard mixture over the bread, pressing lightly to soak. Repeat with the remaining bread and custard.
Pressing the bread ensures even soaking and a uniform texture.
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 1 hour. Then, remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.
Baking covered initially prevents the top from browning too quickly.
In a saucepan, combine the raspberries, sugar, and orange zest over medium heat. Cook until the raspberries break down, then strain to remove seeds.
Straining the sauce creates a smooth texture.
In another saucepan, heat the heavy cream for the white chocolate sauce until hot. Stir in the white chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
Stir constantly to prevent the chocolate from burning.
Brush individual slices of the baked bread pudding with melted butter and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes to crisp the edges.
Crisping the edges adds a delightful texture contrast.
Serve slices of bread pudding drizzled with both the raspberry and white chocolate sauces. Enjoy!
Garnish with fresh raspberries for an elegant touch.
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