Ingredients

• 4 cups stale (but not dry) white bread slices, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 large ripe mangoes, peeled (see Tip) and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (3 cups)
• 2 cups fat-free milk
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoon light or dark rum, (optional)
• 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black peppercorns
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

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Cooking Directions

Step 1

Position rack in the center of the oven; preheat to 350ºF. Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

Toss bread cubes and mangoes together in the baking dish.

Step 3

Whisk milk, eggs, rum (if using), brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, ginger, pepper and salt in a medium bowl. Pour over the bread and mangoes; allow the mixture to soak for about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Bake the pudding until it is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 1/4 hours. Serve warm for best flavor.