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Want cake with your morning coffee?🍎 Apple Pie Filling Coffee Cake, Cozy morning crowd-pleaser 😋Ingredients:- 15.25-ounc...
03/23/2026

Want cake with your morning coffee?

🍎 Apple Pie Filling Coffee Cake, Cozy morning crowd-pleaser 😋

Ingredients:
- 15.25-ounce box white cake mix (boxed is totally fine—saves time)
- 3 large eggs — room temp if you remember
- 1 cup sour cream (about 240 ml) for extra moisture
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons apple pie spice (or 2 tsp cinnamon + a pinch of nutmeg)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or extract)
- 21-ounce can apple fruit filling (Lucky Leaf or whatever you like)
- 1 cup powdered (confectioners') sugar, for the glaze
- 2 tablespoons milk, for the glaze
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste, for the glaze

Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray (or line it with parchment if you prefer).
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, sour cream, 1/4 cup milk, apple pie spice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste.
3. Mix on medium speed for about 2 minutes until everything is well combined and the batter is smooth—no dry streaks.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
5. Spoon the apple fruit filling over the top, spreading gently so the filling covers the batter fairly evenly.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes, or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but not raw batter.
7. While the cake cools a little, whisk together the glaze: in a bowl combine the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste until smooth. If it's too thick, add a splash more milk; too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar.
8. Drizzle the glaze over the warm (not piping hot) cake and let it set before slicing and serving.

Made this last weekend and it vanished in minutes—my kids kept sneaking slices 😋🍎 Apple Pie Filling Coffee Cake, My kids...
03/23/2026

Made this last weekend and it vanished in minutes—my kids kept sneaking slices 😋

🍎 Apple Pie Filling Coffee Cake, My kids beg for it 😋

Ingredients:
- 15.25-ounce box white cake mix — the boxed kind really saves time, trust me.
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream — full-fat gives the best, tender crumb.
- 1/4 cup whole milk (add a splash more if the batter looks too thick)
- 2 teaspoons apple pie spice (or a quick mix of cinnamon, nutmeg and a pinch of cloves)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (regular vanilla is fine if that’s what you have)
- 21-ounce can apple fruit filling (I use Lucky Leaf, but any apple pie filling works)
- 1 cup powdered sugar — for the glaze
- 2 tablespoons milk (add more if you want a thinner drizzle)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste — for the glaze

Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray. Okay, do this first so you’re not rushing later.

2. In a large bowl or the bowl of your mixer, dump in the cake mix, then add the eggs, sour cream, 1/4 cup milk, apple pie spice and 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste.

3. Mix on medium speed for about 2 minutes until everything is smooth and combined. The batter should be thick but still pourable — if mine looks too stiff I add a splash more milk; my husband says it keeps the cake from being dense.

4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.

5. Spoon the apple fruit filling over the top, spreading gently so it covers the batter as evenly as you can. Don’t worry about perfection — the apples sink in a bit while baking.

6. Bake for about 35 minutes, or until the cake is set and a toothpick in the center comes out mostly clean. Ovens vary, so check a few minutes earlier if yours runs hot.

7. While the cake cools a bit, whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste in a small bowl until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a teaspoon of milk at a time; if too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar.

8. Drizzle the glaze over the warm (not piping hot) cake, let it set for a few minutes, then slice and serve.

Do you prefer it with extra walnuts or without?🎃 Pumpkin Dessert, Cozy fall crowd-pleaser 😋Ingredients:- 1 (15.25 ounce)...
03/23/2026

Do you prefer it with extra walnuts or without?

🎃 Pumpkin Dessert, Cozy fall crowd-pleaser 😋

Ingredients:
- 1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix — most boxes are this size, so no surprises.
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted (for the crust) — about 5 tablespoons.
- 1 large egg (for the crust) — beat it lightly first.
- 1 (29 ounce) can pumpkin puree — plain pumpkin, not pie filling.
- 3 large eggs (for the filling).
- 2/3 cup milk — whole or 2% works best.
- 1/2 cup brown sugar — packed a little.
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice — or your blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves.
- 1/2 cup white sugar (for the topping).
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed — keep it chilled so the topping crumbles.
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts — toast them first if you want extra flavor.

Instructions:
Okay, first preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Start the crust: scoop out 1 cup of the cake mix into a small bowl and set it aside — that becomes the crumble topping. Put the remaining cake mix in a medium bowl, add the melted butter and the single beaten egg, and stir until everything’s combined and a bit sandy. Press that mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.

Make the filling: in a large bowl whisk together the canned pumpkin, the three eggs, milk, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth. Pour the pumpkin mixture over the crust and spread it gently so it’s even.

Make the topping: to the reserved 1 cup of cake mix add the white sugar and the cold cubed butter. Use a pastry blender, two forks, or your fingers to cut the butter in until you have coarse crumbs. Sprinkle those crumbs evenly over the pumpkin layer, then scatter the chopped walnuts on top.

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, until the topping is golden and the filling is set (a knife inserted near the center should come out mostly clean).

Quick sweet fix — now or later?🥜 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cups, Kids beg for these 🍫Ingredients:- 3 tablespoons powder...
03/20/2026

Quick sweet fix — now or later?

🥜 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cups, Kids beg for these 🍫

Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar, sifted (I usually give it a quick sift so there are no lumps)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (smooth is easiest to work with; salted or unsalted both fine)
- 1 cup chocolate, melted (milk or semi‑sweet—melt gently so it stays glossy)

Instructions:
- Line a 6-cup muffin tin with liners.
- In a bowl, stir the peanut butter and powdered sugar together until smooth, scraping the sides so there are no dry bits.
- Spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons of melted chocolate into the bottom of each liner, tilting the cup so you get a thin, even base.
- Dollop about 1 to 2 teaspoons of the peanut butter mixture onto the chocolate in each cup — try to keep it centered.
- Cover each dollop with more melted chocolate and smooth the tops with the back of a spoon.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the chocolate is completely set.
- Remove the peanut butter cups from the liners.

Chocolate or berry—what would you pick?🍫 3-Ingredient Flourless Chocolate & Blueberry Banana Muffins, Chocolate or berry...
03/19/2026

Chocolate or berry—what would you pick?

🍫 3-Ingredient Flourless Chocolate & Blueberry Banana Muffins, Chocolate or berry? 🫐

Ingredients:
- 9 ripe bananas (the riper the better — sweeter and easy to mash)
- 1 1/2 cups nut butter, your choice (peanut, almond, sunflower — smooth is easiest)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (or cacao if that’s your thing)
- 1 1/2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen; frozen works fine straight from the bag)

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease or line a muffin tin — whatever you prefer.

In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until mostly smooth; a few lumps are fine.

Add the nut butter to the mashed bananas and stir until everything is well combined and glossy.

Divide that batter evenly between two bowls.

Okay, in one bowl stir in the cocoa powder until the batter is uniform and chocolatey.

And in the other bowl gently fold in the blueberries so they don’t all burst.

Spoon the batters into your muffin tin — about 3/4 full. You can keep them separate (half chocolate, half blueberry) or drop a spoonful of each into the same cup and swirl a bit for marbled muffins.

Bake for 18–20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out mostly clean and the tops have set.

Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool a little more.

Been making this on repeat—my husband and I can’t keep it in the fridge, it disappears that fast. 😋🍫 3 Ingredient No Bak...
03/19/2026

Been making this on repeat—my husband and I can’t keep it in the fridge, it disappears that fast. 😋

🍫 3 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Cake, Three-ingredient miracle every time 😋

Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (269 g) semisweet chocolate chips — use chips or roughly chopped bar chocolate if that’s what you’ve got.
- 6 tbsp (85 g) butter, melted — salted or unsalted, I usually use salted for a little extra flavor.
- 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can pumpkin puree — not pumpkin pie filling, just plain puree (yes, really).

Instructions:
1. Grease the inside of a 6-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Line the bottom with a 7-inch parchment round — I like a slightly bigger round because it makes lifting the cake out easier later. Also line the sides with strips of parchment so the cake won’t stick.
2. Okay, so put the chocolate chips and melted butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until everything is glossy and smooth. You can also melt them gently over low heat in a double boiler if you prefer.
3. Pour the melted chocolate mixture into a blender. Add the pumpkin puree. Blend until completely smooth — no streaks. This gets silky fast, so keep an eye on it.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with an offset spatula or the back of a spoon.
5. Chill in the fridge until set, about 2–4 hours. I usually aim for 3 hours so it’s firm but still creamy.
6. When it’s set, release the springform and peel the side parchment away carefully. Use the extra parchment under the cake to lift it onto a plate, or leave the bottom parchment in place if that’s easier for serving.
7. For clean slices, run a large sharp knife under warm water, dry it, and slice. Wipe and re-warm the blade between cuts. I also like to drag the knife up the sides of each slice after cutting — it smooths the edges nicely.

Made this every December — my husband and I can’t resist a second slice, and my kids already expect it on the table 😊🎄 C...
03/19/2026

Made this every December — my husband and I can’t resist a second slice, and my kids already expect it on the table 😊

🎄 Christmas Cranberry Cake, My family begs for this 😋

Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs (room temperature — they whip up better)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, slightly softened and cut into chunks (for the batter)
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for the batter)
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp whole milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus a little extra to toss the cranberries so they don’t sink)
- 2 1/2 cups fresh cranberries (about a 12-oz bag) — toss with a handful of flour before folding in
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, softened (for the frosting)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted (add a bit more if you need a spreadable consistency)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for the frosting)
- A handful dried cranberries (for the top)
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (for melting and drizzling)
- Butter or nonstick spray to grease the pan

Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan — I usually butter the bottom and sides then give it a quick spray.
2. Put the fresh cranberries in a small bowl and toss them with about a tablespoon or two of the flour until they’re coated; this helps them stay distributed in the cake.
3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar on high for 5–7 minutes, until the mixture has increased in volume and falls in ribbons off the beaters.
4. Add the 3/4 cup butter (the batter one) and 1 1/2 tsp vanilla, and beat about 2 more minutes until blended. Then beat in the milk and salt.
5. Stir in the 2 cups flour until just combined, then gently fold in the floured cranberries so you don’t bruise them.
6. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for about 1 hour, or until a tester comes out clean — there may be a little cranberry juice on it and that’s okay.
7. Cool the cake on a wire rack. Once it’s mostly cool, run a knife around the edges and unmold the springform.
8. For the frosting: beat the 1 stick butter and 8 oz cream cheese together with an electric mixer until smooth and soft.
9. Add the powdered sugar about 1 cup at a time, mixing between additions. If it gets too stiff, add a splash of the whole milk (or a teaspoon at a time) until you reach a spreadable consistency. Mix in 1 tsp vanilla extract.
10. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and refrigerate until the frosting sets.
11. When you’re ready to serve, melt the 1/2 cup white chocolate chips according to package directions (I microwave in short bursts, stirring between).
12. Sprinkle the top with the handful of dried cranberries and drizzle the melted white chocolate over the top — you can spoon it on, or use a small zip-top bag, snip a corner, and squeeze like a piping bag for neater lines.

Made this a dozen times—my husband and I still fight over the last slice every time 😋🍫 Triple Chocolate Cheesecake, Fami...
03/19/2026

Made this a dozen times—my husband and I still fight over the last slice every time 😋

🍫 Triple Chocolate Cheesecake, Family can't resist 😋

Ingredients:
- 24 Oreo cookies, finely crushed — yes, including the filling, it makes the crust better.
- 1/4 cup (4 tbsp) butter, melted.
- 3 (8-oz) packages cream cheese, room temperature — take them out early so they beat smooth.
- 1 cup sour cream, room temperature.
- 1 cup granulated sugar.
- 3 large eggs, room temperature.
- 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract.
- 12 oz semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped (for the cheesecake).
- 4 oz semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped (for the ganache).
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream (for the ganache).
- 1 tsp unsalted butter, room temperature (for the ganache — adds shine).
- 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream (for topping).
- 2–3 tbsp powdered sugar (to sweeten the whipped cream, adjust to taste).
- Maraschino cherries, for garnish.
- Chocolate curls, for garnish.

Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Wrap the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with heavy-duty foil so no water seeps in.
- Butter or spray the sides of the springform pan and set it aside.
- Mix the crushed Oreos with the melted butter in a medium bowl until everything is moistened. Press the crumbs evenly into the bottom of the pan. Cover and pop it in the fridge while you make the filling.
- Melt the 12 oz chopped chocolate (double boiler or short bursts in the microwave), then let it cool a bit while you work on the batter.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sour cream on medium-low until totally smooth — patience here keeps lumps away.
- Gradually add the sugar and beat until combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape the bowl so it all gets incorporated.
- Stir in the vanilla and the cooled melted chocolate until the filling is uniform and glossy.
- Take the crust from the fridge and pour the filling over it, smoothing the top lightly.
- Place the springform pan on a larger baking tray or roasting pan. Pour hot water into the outer pan so it comes about 1–2 inches up the sides of the springform (water bath).
- Bake for 50–60 minutes. The edges should be set and the center still a little wobbly — it will firm up as it cools.
- Remove from the oven and run a knife or spatula around the inside edge of the pan to loosen the cheesecake.
- Let the cheesecake cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for a few hours or overnight — I always chill it overnight when I can.
- For the ganache: heat 1/3 cup heavy cream and 1 tsp butter in a small saucepan over medium-high just until it starts to boil. Pour the hot cream over the 4 oz chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl, let sit for a minute, then stir until smooth and glossy.
- Let the ganache cool slightly, then pour it gently over the chilled cheesecake. Refrigerate again for a few hours or overnight so the ganache sets.
- For the whipped cream: pour 2/3 cup cold heavy whipping cream into a chilled bowl, add 2–3 tbsp powdered sugar, and whisk on high until medium to stiff peaks form.
- Fit a piping bag with a large open star tip, fill it with the whipped cream, and pipe decorative swirls around the top of the cheesecake.
- Garnish with Maraschino cherries and chocolate curls.
- Slice and serve. Store leftovers in the fridge.

Been making this on repeat—my husband and I can’t resist a warm spoonful straight from the pan 😋🍞 Bread Pudding Recipe, ...
03/19/2026

Been making this on repeat—my husband and I can’t resist a warm spoonful straight from the pan 😋

🍞 Bread Pudding Recipe, My kids beg for it 😋

Ingredients:
- 8 cups bread, cut into cubes (day-old is best—if you forget, I toss the cubes on a sheet and dry them in the oven for 10–15 minutes)
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional, but my kids love them)
- 2 Tbsp bourbon (for soaking the raisins; you can also save the soaking liquid for the custard or sauce)
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups milk (whole milk gives the creamiest result)
- 2 tsp cinnamon, divided (1 tsp for the custard, 1 tsp to sprinkle on top)
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus 2 Tbsp extra for the topping
- Cooking spray (or butter) for the pan

Caramel Sauce:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

Bourbon Sauce:
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 Tbsp heavy cream
- 2 Tbsp bourbon
- Pinch of salt

Instructions:
1. Toss the raisins with 2 tablespoons bourbon in a small bowl and let them sit for about 30 minutes. I usually strain them through a sieve, saving the soaking liquid—useful in the custard or to jazz up the sauce.

2. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a little butter.

3. In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, 1 tsp cinnamon, nutmeg, 1/2 cup sugar and, if you like, the reserved bourbon liquid. I sometimes skip the extra booze if the kids are eating.

4. Stir the soaked raisins into the custard, then gently fold in the bread cubes until everything is moistened. Let it sit for a few minutes so the bread soaks up the liquid.

5. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly.

6. In a small bowl, mix the 2 tablespoons sugar with the remaining 1 tsp cinnamon and sprinkle that over the top.

7. Bake for 30–40 minutes, until the pudding is puffed and golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Ovens vary, so start checking at 30 minutes.

8. While the pudding bakes, make one of the sauces. Both are quick—pick whichever mood you’re in.

Bourbon Sauce:
9. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the 1/4 cup butter, 1/2 cup sugar, 3 Tbsp heavy cream, 2 Tbsp bourbon and a pinch of salt. Stir and simmer, whisking often, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 4–5 minutes. Cool a bit before drizzling.

Caramel Sauce:
10. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stir together 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup heavy cream. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring, until it thickens about 4–5 minutes. Let it cool slightly before pouring.

11. When the pudding is done, pour your chosen sauce over individual servings (or the whole pan if you like it decadent). Serve warm with vanilla ice cream if you want to make everyone very happy.

Do you prefer it warm or chilled?🥥 Impossible Pie Recipe, My family begs for it 😋Ingredients:- 4 large eggs — room tempe...
03/19/2026

Do you prefer it warm or chilled?

🥥 Impossible Pie Recipe, My family begs for it 😋

Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs — room temperature if you remember, they mix nicer that way.
- 1/4 cup butter, melted — I just zap it in the microwave.
- 1 cup granulated sugar.
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder.
- 2 cups milk (whole is best, but use what you have).
- 1 cup flaked coconut (more if you like lots of coconut; sweetened or unsweetened works).
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Instructions:
1. Okay, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9–10 inch pie dish.
2. Put everything into a large bowl and beat together until combined, or toss it all in a blender and blend until smooth — either way works.
3. Pour the batter into the greased pie dish; it will be fairly loose.
4. Bake for about 1 hour, until the center is mostly firm and the top is golden. A slight wobble is normal — it sets as it cools.
5. You’ll end up with crust on the bottom, custard in the middle, and coconut on top — just how it should be.
6. Let the pie cool, then refrigerate until completely chilled or overnight.
7. Serve cold with your favorite ice cream and a sprinkle of toasted coconut.

Made this last weekend and my kids couldn't stop asking for seconds—honestly gone in minutes every time. 😋🍫 Hot Chocolat...
03/18/2026

Made this last weekend and my kids couldn't stop asking for seconds—honestly gone in minutes every time. 😋

🍫 Hot Chocolate Pie Bars, My kids beg for these 😋

Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10–12 crackers; I pulse them in the food processor)
- 1/2 cup (115 g) butter, melted — let it cool a bit
- 1 2/3 cups heavy cream, divided (use 2/3 cup + 1 cup)
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional but I always add it to boost the chocolate)
- 12 oz bittersweet chocolate (at least 60%), finely chopped — good chocolate makes a difference
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Marshmallows (regular size to top each square, or mini if you prefer)

Instructions:
Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment, leaving an overhang so you can lift the bars out later.

Mix the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter until everything looks evenly moistened. Press that into the bottom of the pan firmly — I use the bottom of a measuring cup. Pop it in the freezer while you make the filling.

Put the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, heat 2/3 cup of the heavy cream with the espresso powder over medium-high until it just begins to boil (tiny bubbles at the edge).

Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 3–4 minutes. Then stir gently until you have a glossy ganache. Stir in the salt and let the ganache cool until it’s just warm to the touch.

In another bowl, whip the remaining 1 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks just start to form — don’t overwhip.

Fold the whipped cream into the cooled ganache gently, in batches, until fully combined and smooth.

Pour the chocolate filling over the chilled graham crust and smooth the top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, until the filling is completely set.

Lift the slab out using the parchment overhang and slice into squares. Place a marshmallow on each square and toast with a kitchen torch until golden. (No torch? Slide them under a hot broiler for a few seconds — watch like a hawk.)

Been making this on repeat — my husband steals the leftovers every time and I can't blame him 🤍🤍 White Chocolate Bread P...
03/18/2026

Been making this on repeat — my husband steals the leftovers every time and I can't blame him 🤍

🤍 White Chocolate Bread Pudding with White Chocolate Sauce, My husband can't stop 🤤

Ingredients:
- 7–8 cups bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (stale brioche or challah is my go-to — it soaks up the custard nicely)
- 3 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided (you'll use most in the custard and a bit for the sauce)
- 1 cup milk (whole milk if you can, for richness)
- 1/2 cup sugar (granulated — adjust a touch if your chocolate is very sweet)
- 2 tbsp vanilla extract (real vanilla if possible — worth it)
- 18 oz white chocolate, coarsely chopped and divided (12 oz for the custard, 6 oz for the sauce — yes, you can eyeball it)
- 7 egg yolks (room temperature is nicer)
- 2 whole eggs (also room temp if you remember)

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Okay, so this takes two minutes and makes life easier later.

In a medium saucepan over medium heat combine 3 cups of the heavy cream, the milk, and the sugar. Warm it up until it just starts to simmer and the sugar dissolves, stirring now and then — don’t let it boil.

Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in about 12 ounces of the chopped white chocolate until everything is shiny and smooth. Let it cool for about 10 minutes so it isn’t piping hot.

While that cools, whisk the yolks and whole eggs in a large bowl until smooth. Slowly drizzle in the warm chocolate-cream mixture, whisking constantly so the eggs don’t scramble. Stir in the vanilla.

Gently fold the bread cubes into the custard, making sure pieces are mostly covered. Press down a bit so the liquid soaks in. Let it sit and soak for about 30 minutes — this is key, patience pays off.

Pour the soaked bread and custard into the prepared pan and cover tightly with foil. Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until the top is golden and puffed in spots.

While the pudding finishes, make the white chocolate sauce: in a microwave-safe bowl combine the remaining 6 oz white chocolate with the remaining 1/2 cup heavy cream. Heat for about 1 minute, then stir until completely melted and smooth — short bursts in the microwave work if it needs more time.

Slice warm servings, spoon over the white chocolate sauce and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you want that melty contrast.

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