Description
A delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of strawberries with the comforting texture of bread pudding, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups of stale bread, cubed (preferably brioche or challah)
- 2 cups of fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups of milk (whole or 2% for creaminess)
- 3/4 cup of granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- Whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the bread by cubing it into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix the custard by whisking together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon.
- Combine the sliced strawberries with the cubed bread and pour the custard mixture over it, letting it sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Cook in the crockpot on low for 4 to 5 hours, or until set and golden brown.
Notes
- Use almond milk or oat milk for a dairy-free option.
- Replace sugar with honey or maple syrup for a natural sweetener.
- For gluten-free needs, choose gluten-free bread.
- Mix in a tablespoon of lemon zest or a splash of almond extract for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Strawberry, Shortcake, Bread Pudding, Dessert