Star Anise Bread Pudding

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 6 star anise
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 12 (1-ounce) slices cinnamon-raisin bread, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions

  1. Combine the milk and star anise in a small, heavy saucepan. Heat to 180° or until tiny bubbles form around edge of pan, stirring frequently (do not boil). Remove from heat; cover and steep 20 minutes. Strain milk mixture through a fine sieve into a large bowl; discard star anise. Add 1/2 cup sugar, ginger, cinnamon, and eggs; stir with a whisk. Gently stir in bread. Let stand 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°.
  3. Pour into an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle the mixture evenly with 1 tablespoon sugar. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Serve each piece warm with 1/4 cup ice cream.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

650 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.4g 19% DV
Total Fat 28.4g 36% DV
Carbs 86.8g 32% DV
Fiber 18.8g 67% DV
Sugar 15.2g 30% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 402.3mg 17% DV
Potassium 774.3mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 66mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 70.5mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 19.2mg 21% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 598.8mg 46% DV
Iron 13.6mg 75% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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