Blueberry Bread Puddings With Lemon Curd


Tart lemon curd tops individual bread puddings laced with berries. Fresh blueberries also work well in this recipe. Prepare the lemon curd while the puddings bake. time includes minimum 30 minutes for chilling and 30 minutes for baking. from cooking light november 2002.

Steps


To prepare puddings , combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl , stirring well with a whisk.
Add bread , tossing gently to coat.
Cover and chill 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
Preheat oven to 350.
Divide half of bread mixture evenly among 8 ramekins or custard cups coated with cooking spray.
Sprinkle evenly with 3 / 4 cup berries.
Divide remaining bread mixture among ramekins.
Top with 3 / 4 cup berries.
Cover each ramekin with foil.
Place ramekins in a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
Add hot water to pan to a depth of 1 inch.
Bake , covered , at 350 for 15 minutes.
Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.
To prepare lemon curd , combine 1 / 3 cup sugar and 1 egg in a small saucepan over medium heat , stirring with a whisk.
Cook 2 minutes or until sugar dissolves and mixture is light in color , stirring constantly.
Stir in lemon juice and butter.
Cook 2 minutes or until mixture coats the back of a spoon , stirring constan.

Ingredients


2% low-fat milk, sugar, lemon rind, eggs, french bread, cooking spray, frozen blueberries, egg, fresh lemon juice, butter