Title: Fig Bread Pudding
Categories: American Microwave Bread
Yield: 9 Servings
| 1/2 | | Pound french bread, torn Into 1-inch pieces |
| 4 | | Ounces fresh or dried figs, Into fourths |
| 1 1/2 | c | Milk |
| 1 | c | Whipping (heavy) cream |
| 1/4 | c | Margarine or butter |
| 1/2 | c | Sugar |
| 3 | | Eggs |
| 1 | ts | Vanilla |
| 2 | tb | Sugar |
The sugar sprinkled on top of the French bread gives this dessert a. Heat
oven to 350 degrees. Grease square baking dish, 8 X 8 X 2 inches. Sprinkle
bread pieces and figs evenly in dish. Heat milk, whipping cream and
margarine over medium heat until margarine is melted and milk is hot. Beat
1/2 cup sugar, the eggs and vanilla in 4-cup measure or medium bowl. Stir
in milk mixture. Pour over bread pieces and figs. Sprinkle with 2
tablespoons sugar. Place dish in pan of very hot water (1 inch deep).Bake
40 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted 1 inch from edge comes out clean.
Serve warm with Sweetened Whipped Cream, if desired. 9 SERVINGS; 315
CALORIES PER SERVING.