Name: Ruth’s Chris Bread Pudding Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: Sweet butter; Vanilla extract; Milk; Raisins; Cinnamon; Nutmeg; Bourbon; eggs

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Ruth’s Chris is one of the oldest and most recognizable names in fine dining. What makes Chris such a great franchise? Perhaps it’s the fact that the restaurant is still family-owned and managed. Perhaps it’s the fact that Chris’s record-breaking chili hasn’t been topped since chef Rick Bayless created it. Perhaps it’s the fact that it’s a family-owned and managed restaurant that was started by Ruth and her husband, Chris, who both were waiters at the same restaurant.

Today I am going to share with you a Ruth’s Chris Bread Pudding Recipe which is extremely delicious and easy to make. This recipe is a simple and easy way to enjoy a delicious and scrumptious bread pudding. Ruth’s Chris takes a popular dessert and repackages it into a delicious, simple dish that’s perfect for any time of day. Come by Ruth’s Chris for a good time and have a great meal with family and friends!

Bread pudding is a classic American Thanksgiving and Christmas dish, and it is super easy to make. This bread pudding recipe requires only a handful of ingredients and one basic bread recipe, and it is delicious and comforting. Not only is it super easy to make, but it will also be a great side dish for any holiday meal.

How To Make Ruth’s Chris Bread Pudding

This recipe for Ruth’s Chris Bread Pudding from the Food Network offers a new twist on an old favorite! It has been adapted from their recipe in “Best of America’s Classics” by Christopher Kimball. The original recipe includes bourbon-soaked raisins, but because that was not available at my grocery store I substituted dried cherries instead. Give this one a try- you’ll be glad you did!

Ingredients

For Bread Pudding

Sweet butter, ½ cup
Vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon
Milk, 1/2 quart
Raisins, 1/2 cup
Cinnamon, 1/2 tablespoon
Nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon
Salt, 1 pinch
Bourbon, 1 tablespoon
6 eggs (finely beaten)
Sugar, 1 1/4 cups
Light brown sugar, 1/2 cup
Loaf French bread cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 18 oz
Apple (peeled and cubed), ¼ cup
Half & half, 1/2 quart
Vanilla ice cream, 4 scoop

For sweet cream sauce

Heavy cream , 2 cups
Sugar, 1 1/2 cups
8 egg yolks
Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon

For whiskey sauce

Sweet Cream Sauce, 2 cups
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee whiskey, 3 tablespoon

Instructions

For Bread Pudding

Step 1

Add sugar and light brown sugar to a mixing bowl. Whisk to combine. Divide into two equal portions.

Step 2

In another bowl, combine cinnamon, vanilla extract, salt, bourbon, and half of the sugar mixture.

Step 3

Pour the milk, half and half, sweet butter and remaining sugar into the saucepan.

Step 4

When the mixture comes to a boil, add the finely beaten eggs, finely beaten eggs, and diced apple.

Step 5

Once the liquids have completely absorbed the bread cubes, turn off the heat and remove it from the heat. Let the cubes sit for three to four minutes.

Step 6

Prepare a baking dish by greasing it with butter. Put the bread dish inside. Put it in the oven for 45 minutes at 375 degrees.

Step 7

Let cool for 10 minutes after removing from the oven. Top with vanilla ice cream before serving.

For sweet cream sauce

Step 1

Pour heavy cream into a small saucepan along with sugar. Set the heat to medium-low. While constantly stirring, let the mixture come to a boil.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix the egg yolks with the remaining sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 tbsp of vanilla extract. Combine well.

Step 3

In a bowl, whisk together the simmering cream mixture and egg yolk mixture. Pour the mixer into a double boiler and stir for 8 to 12 minutes. Be sure to stir continuously.

Step 4

Strain with a strainer after removing from heat. Leave the sweet cream sauce to cool.