Description
These Lemon Berry Bread Pudding Muffins are soft, custardy, and bursting with fresh lemon and juicy berries. A perfect brunch treat made from simple ingredients with a creamy center and golden top.
Ingredients
5 cups soft bread cubes
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
1 tablespoon melted butter
Optional:
Powdered sugar for dusting
Honey or maple syrup for serving
Whipped cream or yogurt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin
2. Place bread cubes into a large mixing bowl
3. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice
4. Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes and gently mix until fully soaked
5. Fold in the mixed berries carefully
6. Spoon the mixture evenly into the muffin tin, pressing lightly
7. Drizzle melted butter over each muffin
8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden on top and set in the center
9. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving
10. Serve warm with powdered sugar, honey, or whipped cream if desired
Notes
Use slightly stale bread for best texture and absorption
Do not overbake to keep the center soft and custardy
Fresh lemon zest enhances the flavor significantly
Frozen berries can be used without thawing
Best served warm for the perfect texture
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg