Challah Bread Pudding with Cinnamon and Raisins

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A comforting baked pudding made with soft challah bread, sweet raisins, and warm cinnamon, perfect for a festive dessert. This Middle Eastern Hanukkah recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs challah bread, whole milk, and heavy cream for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 60 min Serves 8 Middle Eastern cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 tbsp butter. Place 10 cups cubed challah bread into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups whole milk, 1 cup heavy cream, 4 large eggs, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1 tbsp vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Pour the milk and egg mixture over the challah cubes, add 3/4 cup golden raisins, and toss gently to combine. Let soak for 15 minutes to absorb the custard.
  4. Step 4: Transfer soaked bread mixture to the prepared baking dish and drizzle 2 tbsp melted butter evenly over the top.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 55-60 minutes until the pudding is set and the top is golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  6. Step 6: Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

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