Pumpkin Pear Bread Pudding

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 40 Minutes

Ready In: 60 Minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

2 eggs

1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin

1 cup sliced canned pears, drained and chopped

1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk

1/2 cup sugar

1-1/2 teaspoons ground cloves

1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger

1-1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 loaf rhodes™ bread dough, baked and cubed

whipped cream

streusel:

1 cup chopped pecans

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

2 tablespoons king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 tablespoons butter

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add the pumpkin, pears, milk, sugar and spices; mix well. Fold in bread cubes. Pour into a 9-in. square baking dish or springform pan that has been coated with cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours or overnight.
2. Just before baking, combine streusel ingredients. Sprinkle over bread pudding. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Serve warm with whipped cream. Yield: 8 servings.

By RecipeOfHealth.com