Cognac Sauce For Bread Pudding Recipes

COGNAC SAUCE FOR BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Beat the butter with a mixer until it is fluffy.
• Gradually add sugar 1/2 cup at a time and beating well after each addition.
• Slowly add Cognac and vanilla and mix until smooth.

CHEF POINT CAFé BREAD PUDDING RECIPE - (4.1/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Generously spray a deep 13x9-inch baking dish with baking spray. Layer half of Texas toast slices in bottom of prepared pan. Top with cubed French bread. In a large bowl, whisk together cream, half-and-half, milk, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Divide mixture in half. Pour half of cream mixture over bread. Lightly press bread with hands, making sure French bread is soaked. Place remaining Texas toast slices on French bread cubes. Gradually pour remaining cream mixture on Texas toast layer. Press with hands, making sure to soak bread completely. Spray tops of bread cubes heavily with baking spray. Cover the bread with plastic wrap, then cover with aluminum foil. Place baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet. Pour water on baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour.Remove from oven, and allow to set in refrigerator for 2 hours. Reheat in a 300°F oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until warm. Cut, and serve topped with Cognac Sauce. Cognac Sauce Makes about 13/4 cups 1/2 cup butter 1 cup sugar 2 cups water, divided 2 tablespoons cognac Combine butter, sugar, and 11/2 cups water in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Boil until reduced by half, about 25 minutes. Add cognac and remaining 1/2 cup water. Whisk mixture, and return to a boil. Remove from heat and gradually cool down by whisking.

COGNAC SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a heavy medium-size saucepan over medium heat.
• Add the shallots and garlic and saute until transparent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
• Then add the cognac and flame.
• To do this, remove the saucepan from the heat and touch a lighted match to the edge of the pan; the fumes of the cognac will ignite.
• Holding the pan away from you, allow the flames to die down naturally.
• Add the stock and cream and simmer over low heat until thickened, about 15 to 20 minutes.
• Add the mushrooms and continue to simmer 3 to 5 minutes more.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

BREAD PUDDING W/ COGNAC SAUCE RECIPE

Steps:

• 1. Scald milk. Melt butter in milk, Stir in sugar. 2. Pour over bread and raisins. Let stand 15. minutes. 3. Add beaten eggs, salt, nutmeg, and vanilla. 4. Bake in well greased 1 1/2 quart dish at 350 for 35-40 minutes.