Almond Cream Bread Pudding

Ingredients:

For the Almond Cream:

• 150 grams soft butter
• 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar (150 grams)
• 1 1/3 cups almond flour (150 grams)
• 1 egg + 1 egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup cornflour (30 grams)
• 1 tablespoon flour (7 grams)

For the Bread Pudding:

• 1 package of sliced bread
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 50 grams sliced almonds

For Serving:

• Powdered sugar
• Maple syrup
• Vanilla ice cream

Instructions:

1. Making Almond Cream:
   • In a bowl, mix soft butter and powdered sugar into a smooth paste. Add almond flour and mix well. Incorporate the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Finally, add flour and cornflour, mixing until well combined.
2. Preparing Sandwiches:
   • Spread the almond cream on the bread slices to make sandwiches. Cut into cubes and arrange in a baking dish suitable for the oven.
3. Preparing the Pudding Mixture:
   • In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and sugar. Pour this mixture over the bread cubes in the baking dish.
4. Baking:
   • Drizzle any remaining almond cream over the bread. Sprinkle with sliced almonds.
   • Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) on convection mode for about 50 minutes.
5. Serving:
   • Once baked, dust with powdered sugar. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle with maple syrup.

Enjoy your scrumptious Almond Cream Bread Pudding, a delightful treat perfect for any occasion!