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Coconut-Orange Bread Pudding





Yields
Makes 8 servings

Notes: A soft, mildly sweet bread such as challah could be used. You can assemble this dish through step 3 up to 1 day ahead; chill.

 8 ounces Hawaiian or Portuguese sweet bread (a loaf or dinner rolls; see notes)
 1 package (8 oz.) neufchâtel (light cream) cheese or cream cheese, at room temperature
 1 3/4 cups coconut or maple syrup
 10 large eggs
 1 can (14 oz.) coconut milk
 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
 1 cup orange juice
 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
 3/4 cup sweetened shredded or flaked dried coconut
 1/3 cup chopped roasted, salted macadamia nuts
Step 1
1

Tear the bread into 1/2-inch chunks. In a food processor, whirl the chunks into coarse crumbs (or finely chop with a knife); you should have about 1 quart. Pour into a buttered 3-quart shallow casserole; spread level.

Step 2
2

In food processor, whirl cheese and 1/4 cup syrup until blended; or in a bowl, with a mixer on medium speed, beat until blended. Spoon evenly over bread (it doesn't need to cover bread completely).

Step 3
3

In a bowl, whisk eggs to blend with 1/2 cup syrup, coconut milk, orange peel, orange juice, and nutmeg. Pour evenly over cheese mixture and bread. Cover casserole; chill at least 2 hours.

Step 4
4

Bake, uncovered, in a 350° regular or 325° convection oven until center barely jiggles when casserole is gently shaken, 40 to 50 minutes. Sprinkle top evenly with coconut and nuts; continue baking until coconut is lightly browned, 7 to 9 minutes.

Step 5
5

Heat remaining 1 cup syrup in a microwave-safe pitcher in a microwave oven at full power (100%) until warm, about 40 seconds. Serve pudding at once. Add syrup to taste.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories621
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g42%

Saturated Fat 19g95%
Cholesterol 297mg99%
Sodium 322mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 71g26%

Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
Protein 15g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.