Cherry Ginger Bread Pudding

By allbelle • June 22, 2010 • 1 Comments

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Author Notes: I adore summer because of the abundance of cherries. I love their texture and sweet taste. I also love bread pudding and creating recipe that has complex taste. This bread pudding is a wonderful way to enjoy a bite of summer. - allbelle

Serves 6

6 cups stale Italian bread - crusts removed and cubed
5 extra large eggs
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons crystallized ginger, minced
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
3 3/4 cups half and half
1/4 cup amaretto
2 cups bing cherries, pitted and chopped
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Prepare a 9x13 baking dish with butter spray.
Beat eggs and sugar in bowl. Add vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Mix in half and half and amaretto.
Place bread in baking dish; top with 1 cup of chopped cherries. Combine cream cheese and brown sugar; mix well.
Drop cream cheese mixture by teaspoonfuls over cherries and bread; sprinkle with remaining chopped cherries.
Pour egg mixture into baking dish. Let sit for 5 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes. .
Sprinkle with powdered sugar; serve warm.