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Pineapple Bread Pudding is the perfectly sweet dish you need for holidays. This was a family recipe a friend shared with me about 10 years ago, and I’ve been making it ever since. I only changed a few things, because it’s classic and perfect as is. It’s really easy to make, it comes out of the oven warm and tasty, and the bread soaks up the pineapple pudding mixture to create an amazing texture and flavor. I love to serve it for dessert or as a sweet side dish.
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“Excellent!! My family and I loved it and I will be making it for family events!” – Martha
Easy Pineapple Bread Pudding Recipe
We’ve combined bread pudding with pineapple for a delicious dish. I love that preparation takes just a few minutes, and then it goes in the oven for 1 hour to bake. Plus, there are only 6 ingredients!
I kept this pineapple bread pudding recipe simple so that the citrusy sweet pineapple flavor could shine. But you can add in a few other ingredients to change things up. Use brown sugar for a richer flavor, or mix in things like shredded coconut, raisins, pecans, or walnuts.
Tips for Beginners
- Canned pineapple tidbits in natural juice are best. They’re larger than crushed pineapple but smaller than chunks, so they are the ideal texture and size. You can also use pineapple tidbits in light syrup, but this will make the final dish a bit sweeter. Or, feel free to use crushed pineapple if that’s what you have.
- Use day-old bread for best results. The slightly stale bread will hold up better as it soaks up the milk and pineapple juice.
- If your bread is more than a day old. I recommend letting the custard sit and soak into the bread for about 30 minutes before baking the pudding. I have found that this helps to evenly hydrate the bread so that you don’t end up with dry bits on the bottom.
- Keep the pineapple juice. Be sure to keep about half of the juice from the can of pineapple to mix into the casserole.
Pineapple Bread Pudding
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter 57g, melted (½ stick)
- 1½ cups granulated sugar 300g
- 3 large eggs 150g, beaten
- 1 cup milk 227g
- 20 oz. pineapple tidbits 567g, drain half the juice (1 can)
- 4 cups stale bread cubes 176g, French bread is great, but any type works
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray a large casserole dish (9×13 inches or 2.5 quarts) with nonstick spray and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir the melted butter and sugar together. Stir in the beaten eggs and milk.4 tbsp unsalted butter, 1½ cups granulated sugar, 3 large eggs, 1 cup milk
- Add in the pineapple and remaining juice and stir to combine.20 oz. pineapple tidbits
- Fold in the bread cubes slowly, being careful not to crush the bread.4 cups stale bread cubes
- Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
- Bake for 1 hour, or until the center is set.
- Top with brown sugar or cinnamon sugar (optional).
- Serve as a side dish or dessert.
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 9×13 Baking Pan
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How to Make Pineapple Bread Pudding Step by Step
Make the pudding: Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray a large casserole dish with nonstick spray and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, mix 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter and 1½ cups granulated sugar together. Add 3 large beaten eggs and 1 cup milk. Stir in 20 oz. pineapple tidbits and half of the juice, and stir to combine.
Soak the bread: Fold 4 cups stale bread cubes slowly into the custard, being careful not to crush the bread.
Spread the mixture: Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
Bake the pudding: Bake the pudding for 1 hour, or until the center is set. The center should be firmly set, not wet, droopy, or soggy. The bread and pineapple will be beautifully golden brown. If it seems to be browning too quickly in the oven, you can cover it with aluminum foil towards the end of the cook time. Top with brown sugar or cinnamon sugar (optional).
Serve: Serve with a scoop of ice cream (optional) and enjoy.
How to Store
I like to cover leftovers tightly with plastic wrap, but you can also keep them in an airtight container. It will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave to warm up and serve.
This pineapple bread pudding actually freezes really nicely. Let it cool after baking, then wrap it tightly in layers of plastic wrap and aluminum foil. It will keep up to 3 months. Thaw before serving.
Serving Suggestions
This easy bread pudding with pineapple tastes even better served with a dusting of cinnamon sugar, brown sugar, or powdered sugar on top. When I serve it for dessert, I’ll add a drizzle of caramel sauce or a dollop of whipped cream on top of each slice. And, of course, a scoop of ice cream takes it to the next level. As a holiday side dish, it pairs well with pork, so I like to serve it alongside one of my favorites, pineapple ham.
More Holiday Sides To Try
- Crockpot Potatoes, versatile and easy to prepare, this set it and forget recipe always turns out great.
- Easter Bread has an orange almond flavor that is subtle but delectable, and the colorful sprinkles on top make it a festive treat for the holidays.
- Honey Butter Skillet Corn comes together in minutes with frozen corn, cream cheese, butter, and honey, and tastes so good.
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I have made this for years, and the recipe is always well-received. It is particularly good as a side with ham during the holidays. It is one of my most requested recipes. I sometimes use !/2 white sugar, and 1/2 brown sugar as it gives it another layer of richness.
Can fresh pineapple be used in place of canned?
Yes, but it may have a shaper flavor than canned!
Trying this recipe now. Am curious how part brown sugar would taste.
We think that would be delish!
Delicious but definitely should use only half the sugar. It was wayyy too sweet, you use so much canned pineapple and that in and of itself is very sweet. Otherwise, delicious!
Thanks for sharing what worked for you, Daniela!
Can salted butter be used? I don’t care for unsalted butter.
While you can use salted butter, we don’t recommend it, as saltiness varies among brands. This dish may end up too salty depending on which brand of butter you choose!
How would croissants taste with this recipe?
We think they’d be delicious!
Can I use crushed pineapple?
IF you’d like!
Can I use crushed pi
Can feesh pineapple be used instead of canned?
Yes you can!