Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 3 1/2 cups half-and-half
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 loaf (12 oz) French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup sweetened dried cranberries
  • 2 oz white chocolate baking bars or squares, chopped
  • Frozen (thawed) whipped topping, if desired
  • Additional grated orange peel, if desired

Instruction

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spread pecans in ungreased shallow pan. Bake uncovered 6 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light brown.
  • In large bowl, beat half-and-half, sugar, melted butter, eggs, 1 teaspoon orange peel and the vanilla with whisk. Stir in bread cubes, cranberries and toasted pecans. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Pour bread mixture into baking dish. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until set.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave white chocolate uncovered on High 1 minute, stirring once, until softened and chocolate can be stirred smooth. Drizzle over bread pudding. Garnish with whipped topping and additional orange peel. Serve warm.