Description
Custard Bread Pudding is a comforting classic dessert that combines rich custard, soft bread, and a creamy vanilla sauce. Easy to make and perfect for special occasions or a cozy treat anytime.
Ingredients
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For the Bread Pudding:
- 6 cups cubed day-old bread (white, brioche, or challah)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1/2 cup raisins or dried fruit (optional)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for greasing dish)
For the Vanilla Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Bread: Cube day-old bread and set aside. Lightly toast if fresh.
- Make Custard: In a bowl, whisk milk, cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Soak Bread: Add bread to custard and let sit 10–15 minutes to absorb. Stir in raisins if using.
- Assemble: Grease a 9×9-inch dish with butter. Pour bread and custard mixture in and spread evenly.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and set but slightly jiggly.
- Make Sauce: While baking, heat cream, butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a saucepan over medium, stirring until smooth. Do not boil.
- Serve: Cool pudding slightly, slice, and drizzle with warm vanilla sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use stale or toasted bread for best texture.
- Try adding nuts, chocolate, or spices for variety.
- Prepare ahead and bake just before serving.
- Leftovers keep in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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