Pina colada bread pudding

Pina colada bread pudding

Ingredients/Components

• pkg - 1 oz
• milk - 1/2 c
• brown sugar - 1/2 c
• coconut - 1 c
• can crushed pineapple - 1 1/4
• slightly beaten eggs - 3 item
• whipping cream optional - 1/2 c
• rum optional - 2 tsp
• dry whole wheat bread cubes about 4 slices - 3 c

How to make pina colada bread pudding:

In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, cream cheese and brown sugar. Stir in bread cubes, undrained pineapple, coconut and milk. Place in a greased 10 x 6 x 2-inch dish. Bake in a 325° oven about 30 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Remove to wire rack; cool slightly.

To serve, in a small mixer bowl, beat the cream cheese and rum on low speed until stiff peaks form (tips stand straight). Serve with warm pineapple mixture.

Recipe categories: Desserts, < 4 hours, Time to make.