Since you have a preference for full recipes, I’ve gathered the complete details for the Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce to go along with the final steps for those Blueberry Pie Bombs and the Boat Dip.
π Best Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
This classic comfort dessert features a rich, custardy center and a warm, velvety vanilla drizzle.
Ingredients
For the Bread Pudding:
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6 cups Cubed day-old French or Italian bread
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3 cups Whole milk
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Β½ cup White sugar
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ΒΌ cup Melted butter
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3 Large eggs, beaten
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1 tsp Ground cinnamon
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1 tsp Vanilla extract
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Β½ cup Raisins (optional)
For the Vanilla Sauce:
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Β½ cup Butter
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Β½ cup White sugar
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Β½ cup Heavy cream
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1 tsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
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Prep: Preheat oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Grease an 8×8 or 9×9 inch baking dish.
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Soak: Place bread cubes in a large bowl. Pour the milk over the bread and let it soak for 10 minutes.
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Mix: In a separate bowl, whisk sugar, melted butter, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla. Stir in the raisins if using.
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Combine: Gently fold the egg mixture into the soaked bread. Pour into the prepared dish.
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Bake: Bake for 45β50 minutes until the top is golden and the center is set.
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Sauce: While pudding bakes, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in sugar and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer for 2β3 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
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Serve: Pour the warm sauce over individual servings of bread pudding.
π₯§ Blueberry Pie Bombs
Soft pastries filled with creamy cheesecake and juicy blueberries.
Ingredients
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1 can (16.3 oz) Refrigerated flaky biscuit dough (8-count)
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1 cup Blueberry pie filling
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4 oz Cream cheese, softened
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2 tbsp Powdered sugar
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Β½ tsp Vanilla extract
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2 tbsp Butter, melted
Instructions
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Fill: Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Flatten each biscuit dough piece into a circle.
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Assemble: Place a dollop of cheese mixture and 1 tbsp of blueberry filling in the center.
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Seal: Pinch edges tightly to form a ball. Place seam-side down on a baking sheet.
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Bake: Brush with melted butter and bake at 375Β°F (190Β°C) for 12β15 minutes.
π₯£ Boat Dip (Rotel Ranch Dip)
The ultimate zesty, creamy party appetizer.
Ingredients
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1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
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1 packet (1 oz) Ranch dressing mix
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8 oz Cream cheese, softened
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1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
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1 cup Sour cream
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Β½ cup Mayonnaise
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1 tbsp Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
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Combine: Mix cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, and ranch packet until smooth.
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Fold: Stir in drained Rotel and cheddar cheese.
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Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve with tortilla chips.