Red, White, and Blue Bread Pudding

Red, White, and Blue Bread Pudding is the best patriotic bread pudding you'll ever see...or taste.

Strawberries and rhubarb are such a flavorful combination of seasonal spring ingredients. Because of the specific colors, today's recipe is incredibly delicious for summertime holidays. However, if you're looking for additional strawberry and rhubarb recipes, my Old-Fashioned Strawberry Rhubarb Bundt Cake is another one you don't want to miss!

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• The ingredient list:
• The kitchen tools and equipment needed:
• Why this recipe works:
• When to serve red, white, and blue bread pudding?
• Can this recipe be made in advance?
• Can this patriotic bread pudding be frozen?
• What if I don't like rhubarb? Do I have to use it?
• The step-by-step photo instructions for making patriotic bread pudding:
• Additional red, white, and blue recipes you'll also enjoy:
• Additional recipes for fresh berries and rhubarb:
• Printable Recipe Card
• Red, White, and Blue Bread Pudding

The ingredient list:

• Italian bread, cut into cubes
• fresh rhubarb stalks, trimmed and chopped, discard leaves.
• fresh strawberries, hulled and halved or quartered
• fresh blueberries
• white chocolate chips
• butter
• eggs
• milk
• granulated sugar
• pure vanilla extract
• kosher salt

The kitchen tools and equipment needed:

• cutting board
• serrated knife
• paring knife
• mixing bowls
• medium saucepan
• measuring cups and spoons
• whisk
• 9 x 13 Baking Dish
• baking spray (optional for the dish)
• plastic wrap or aluminum foil (for storing in the fridge)

Why this recipe works:

It's relatively easy to make, requires minimal kitchen skills, and it will earn you rave reviews from your family and friends.

Fresh strawberries, blueberries, rhubarb, and white chocolate are combined with bread cubes and then bathed in a rich, creamy custard sauce before baking.

When to serve red, white, and blue bread pudding?

Creamy, sweet, and utterly delicious. This berry good bread pudding makes a glorious breakfast, brunch, or a delicious dessert!

Or, if you're hosting (or attending), a Memorial Day or 4th of July celebration this year then you definitely want to add this patriotic bread pudding with strawberries, rhubarb, and blueberries to the menu.

The effort required to make this recipe is pretty minimal. As long as you can use a serrated knife to cut the bread into cubes, and can bring milk and butter to a low simmer on the stovetop, you'll be successful in making this recipe.

What could be better?

Can this recipe be made in advance?

100% yes!

Make the bread pudding up until the point of baking, and then store in the refrigerator (covered) for a few hours, or overnight is best.

To bake, bring the bread pudding to room temperature for at least 45 minutes before baking and then continue baking as instructed.

Can this patriotic bread pudding be frozen?

Yes!

Bake it as per the instructions and then allow it to cool completely.

Wrap well and store in the freezer for up to 2 months.

To bake from frozen, cover and bake at 350-degrees for 45 minutes.

Uncover and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the bread pudding is heated through.

What if I don't like rhubarb? Do I have to use it?

Nope. Not at all.

Leave the rhubarb out completely, or substitute raspberries (or additional strawberries) for the same red white, and blue effect.

The step-by-step photo instructions for making patriotic bread pudding:

• Butter or spray a 9" x 13" baking dish.
• In a medium saucepan bring milk, sugar, butter, and vanilla extract to a low simmer.
• Remove the pan from the heat and set it aside while you cube a loaf of Italian bread into 2" cubes.
• Place the bread cubes in a large bowl.
• Trim and chop the rhubarb into approximate ½" pieces (this doesn't need to be exact).
• Place the chopped rhubarb (reserving ½ cup for later) into the bowl with the bread. Discard the leaves, if any.
• Trim and chop the strawberries into the same approximate size as the rhubarb, and add them, along with the blueberries (reserving a ½ cup of each for later) into the bowl with the bread cubes.
• Add the white chocolate chips (reserving ½ cup for later) to the bread bowl and toss to combine all the ingredients.
• Pour the bread and fruit mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and set aside while you prepare the custard.

• In a small bowl, whisk the eggs.
• Add 1 cup of the milk mixture that was set aside, into the egg bowl and whisk to combine.
• Add the egg and milk mixture from the small bowl into the saucepan with the remaining warm milk mixture.
• Whisk to combine.
• Pour all the custard evenly over top of the bread cubes and fruit in the baking dish, pressing the bread cubes into the custard mixture making sure it's evenly coated.

• Bake the bread pudding in a preheated 350-degree oven for 45 minutes.
• Remove the bread pudding from the oven and evenly sprinkle the remaining fruit and white chocolate chips evenly over top.
• Sprinkle the entire top with 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar.
• Return the baking dish back into the oven and continue baking until the custard is set in the middle and the bread pudding is puffed and golden.
• Allow to cool for approximately 30 minutes and serve warm.
• Enjoy!

Additional red, white, and blue recipes you'll also enjoy:

*American Flag Heart Decorated Sugar Cookies (shown below and in the featured video)

While these adorable red, white, and blue sugar cookies do take a little extra time to prepare, American Flag Heart Decorated Sugar Cookies are definitely worth the effort! They’re sure to be a hit at your next patriotic party or event.

*Patriotic Cinnamon Sugar Dessert Nachos (not shown)

Red, White, & Blue Dessert Nachos are a patriotic sweet treat your family and friends will rave about. Homemade cinnamon sugar tortilla chips are generously topped with red and blue seasonal berries, a white chocolate drizzle, and sweetened coconut.

*Red, White, and Blue Chocolate Covered Bananas (shown below)

Want something cold and creamy? Something that’s healthy and yet slightly decadent, too? These White Chocolate Covered Frozen Bananas are just the thing you’re craving!

*Popular Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Recipe Roundup (not shown)

When you’re feeling patriotic and you want your table to reflect your spirit, this Red, White, and Blue Recipe Roundup will come in handy.

*Red, White, and Blue Bread Pudding (shown below) THIS IS THE PLACE!!

Printable Recipe Card

I sincerely hope you've enjoyed today's recipe for patriotic bread pudding as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!