Delicious Rhubarb Bread Pudding with a Twist

This outstanding rhubarb bread pudding takes the traditional bread pudding recipe to a whole new level. With a sweet and tangy twist from the addition of fresh rhubarb, this dessert will satisfy your cravings for both comfort food and a burst of fruity flavor. The warm and custardy bread pudding combined with the tartness of rhubarb creates a truly unique and irresistible dessert that everyone will love.

Ingredients

• 4 cups of stale bread, cut into cubes
• 2 cups of diced fresh rhubarb
• 1 cup of granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups of whole milk
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon of grated nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts (optional)
• Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes and diced rhubarb.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, melted butter, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4. Pour the mixture over the bread and rhubarb, and toss gently to coat the bread cubes.
5. Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the custard.
6. Sprinkle the chopped walnuts over the top, if desired.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
9. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired, before serving warm.
10. Enjoy this outstanding rhubarb bread pudding with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence!

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