Marble Rye Bread Pudding

Marble Rye Bread Pudding is a rich, custard-based dessert that transforms leftover marble rye bread—a visually striking swirl of light and dark rye—into a tender, baked pudding. It typically features eggs, milk or cream, sugar, and warm spices like cinnamon, often studded with raisins or nuts. This variation is a creative twist on classic bread pudding, with roots in European and American home baking traditions that emphasize reducing food waste.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in carbohydrates and fat due to the bread, custard base, and any added sugars or butter, with moderate protein from the eggs and dairy. A single serving can provide a good source of calcium and B vitamins, but it's calorie-dense, often ranging from 350 to 500 calories per portion depending on recipe specifics.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	52 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	350 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Phosphorus	130 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg RAE
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.2 mg
Folate	40 mcg DFE

Per 1 piece (about 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, bread pudding is a humble, comforting dish found in many cuisines worldwide, but using marble rye adds a visual and flavor contrast from its blend of light and dark rye flours. Nutritionally, rye bread offers more fiber and certain minerals compared to white bread, making this a slightly heartier take on a traditional dessert.