Dessert for 11
Pineapple Pecan Bread Pudding
Brioche, pineapple, pecans, and queso fresco bake under a spiced piloncillo syrup for a rich Mexican bread pudding.
Typical price
$8.93for 4 servings
$2.23 per serving$8.93 for 4
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- 220 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 11servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanVegetarianBudgetDessertsHolidayFallSpring
What it costs
Pick your city to see which ingredients are on sale
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bagels, English muffins, croissants$0.70 each typical | 10 | $7.00Typical price |
| Blue cheese, brie, queso fresco, paneer$0.80/oz typical | 8 oz | $6.40Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 4.5 oz | $3.15Typical price |
| Pineapple and mango$3.49 each typical | 0.5 | $1.80Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $24.55 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 lb piloncillo or 2 cups dark brown sugar
- 2 sticks canela or cinnamon
- 3 whole cloves
- 10 cups cubed brioche
- 2 cups crumbled queso fresco
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pineapple
- 8 tbsp 1 stick unsalted butter
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F.
- Simmer the water, piloncillo, cinnamon, and cloves in a saucepan for 10 minutes.
- Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and layer the brioche, pineapple, pecans, and queso fresco.
- Pour the warm syrup over the layers and let the bread soak for 10 minutes.
- Bake for 40 minutes, until the top is browned and the center is set.
- Cool the pudding for 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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