Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 loaf (1 lb) French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup (8 oz) shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup (4 oz) chopped walnuts
- 1 cup (8 oz) pineapple juice
- 1 cup (8 oz) cream of coconut
- 1 cup (8 oz) evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup (4 oz) sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
45-50 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes, coconut, and walnuts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, cream of coconut, evaporated milk, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Pour the liquid mixture over the bread mixture and stir to combine.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Nutritional Information:
- Serving size: 1/8 of the recipe
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
- Sodium: 150mg
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 25g
- Protein: 8g
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and flavorful
- Moist and tender
- Topped with a sweet and tangy pineapple-coconut sauce
- Perfect for dessert or breakfast
User Comments:
- "This bread pudding is so delicious and easy to make. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion."
- "I love the combination of pineapple, coconut, and bread. It's a tropical twist on a classic recipe."
- "This is my new favorite bread pudding recipe. It's moist, flavorful, and perfect for feeding a crowd."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use day-old bread for the best texture.
- If you don't have shredded coconut, you can use flaked coconut.
- You can adjust the sweetness of the dish by adding more or less sugar.
- Serve the bread pudding warm with whipped cream or ice cream.
