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Latvian Rye Bread Pudding with Cranberries and Cream

Name: Latvian Rye Bread Pudding with Cranberries and Cream
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 6 slices of rye bread, coarsely crumbled; 1 cup whole milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 cups fresh cranberries, washed and dried; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 4 large eggs, beaten; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped; 2 tablespoons sugar; Zest of 1 lemon

This traditional Latvian dessert layers moist rye bread with juicy cranberries and a creamy custard, offering a perfect blend of sweet and tart flavors.

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·By Ethan Brooks·August 26, 2025

Latvian Rye Bread Pudding with Cranberries and Cream — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

35 min

Cook

1 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Pudding Base

For the Cranberry Mixture

For the Custard

For the Topping

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 489 kcal
Protein: 6.88 g
Carbs: 70.75 g
Fat: 20.5 g
Fiber: 2.13 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3910 kcal
Protein: 55 g
Carbs: 566 g
Fat: 164 g
Fiber: 17 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
6 slices of rye bread coarsely crumbled	480	16	88	4	8
1 cup whole milk	150	8	12	8	0
1 cup heavy cream	820	4	7	88	0
2 cups fresh cranberries washed and dried	100	1	26	0	9
1 cup granulated sugar	774	0	200	0	0
1 tablespoon lemon juice	4	0	1	0	0
4 large eggs beaten	280	24	2	20	0
1 cup granulated sugar	774	0	200	0	0
1 teaspoon vanilla extract	12	0	1	0	0
1/2 cup heavy cream whipped	414	2	3	44	0
2 tablespoons sugar	96	0	24	0	0
Zest of 1 lemon	6	0	2	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Cranberry Mixture

1
Combine ingredients
Combine cranberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan.
2
Cook until thickened
Cook over medium heat until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
3
Cool mixture
Set aside to cool.

Preparing the Pudding Base

1
Soak bread
In a large bowl, soak the crumbled rye bread in milk and cream for 30 minutes.
Tip: ⚠ Important: Do not over-soak the bread; it should be moist but not mushy. 💡 Pro Tip: Toast rye bread slices lightly before crumbling for added texture.
2
Stir occasionally
Stir occasionally to ensure even absorption.
3
Preheat oven
Once the bread is fully softened, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

How to Make Latvian Rye Bread Pudding with Cranberries and Cream

Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 8 servings

1
Layering
Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish and spread half of the bread mixture, top with half of the cranberry mixture, then repeat the layers.
2
Custard Pouring
Whisk eggs with sugar and vanilla, then slowly pour over the layered pudding.
3
Baking
Transfer to the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes or until set and golden.