Tiramisu Bread Pudding

Name: Tiramisu Bread Pudding
Ingredients: 1/2 cup water; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons instant espresso granules; 2 tablespoons Kahlua (coffee-flavored liqueur); 2 cups 1% low-fat milk, divided; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 8 cups (1-inch) cubed French bread (about 8 ounces); Cooking spray; 1/3 cup mascarpone cheese; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup water
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons instant espresso granules
2 tablespoons Kahlua (coffee-flavored liqueur)
2 cups 1% low-fat milk, divided
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
8 cups (1-inch) cubed French bread (about 8 ounces)
Cooking spray
1/3 cup mascarpone cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa

Directions

1

Combine first 3 ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; boil 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in liqueur.
2

Combine 1 3/4 cups milk and eggs in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add espresso mixture, stirring with whisk. Add bread, stirring to coat. Pour bread mixture into a 2 1/2-quart round casserole coated with cooking spray. Place dish in an oval 7-quart electric slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 2 hours or until set.
3

Combine remaining 1/4 cup milk, mascarpone cheese, and vanilla in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Spoon bread pudding into dessert dishes; top each with mascarpone sauce, and sprinkle with cocoa.