Caramel-Apple Bread Pudding

Directions

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   Melt 1 cup butter in large saucepan.
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   (Or, melt 1/2 cup butter for trial recipe.)
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   Pour over bread cubes in large bowl; toss to coat.
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   Spread onto bottom of parchment paper-lined full-sheet pan (or onto bottom of lined half-sheet pan for trial recipe).
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   Bake in 300 degrees F-convection oven 10 min.
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   ; cool slightly.
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   Meanwhile, melt remaining butter in same saucepan.
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   Add apples and 1 Tbsp.
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   cinnamon (or 1-1/2 tsp.
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    cinnamon for trial recipe); cook 7 to 10 min.
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    or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally.
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    Blend eggs, milk, cream, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and remaining cinnamon in blender.
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    (Blend ingredients in batches, if necessary.)
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    Pour into large bowl; whisk in 1 cup dulce de leche (or 1/2 cup dulce de leche for trial recipe).
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    Stir in apples, bread cubes and OREO Pieces.
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    Let stand 15 min.
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    Portion 1 cup into each of 24 (8-oz.)
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    greased ramekins (or into each of 12 greased ramekins for trial recipe); place on sheet pan.
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    Bake in 275 degrees F-convection oven 22 to 25 min.
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    or until centers are set.
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    For each serving: Unmold 1 warm pudding onto plate; top with 2 Tbsp.
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    each dulce de leche and whipped topping.