Description
Grandma’s Bread Pudding is a classic, old-fashioned dessert that offers the ultimate comfort food experience. This easy bread pudding recipe is rich, creamy, and perfectly spiced, making it a beloved favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Bread Pudding:
- 6 cups day-old bread (cubed, such as French or brioche)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the bread: Place the bread cubes in the prepared dish.
- Make the custard: In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, cream, eggs, sugars, vanilla, spices, and salt until smooth.
- Add raisins: Stir in the raisins, if using.
- Assemble: Pour the custard mixture over the bread, pressing down gently. Let sit for 10–15 minutes.
- Add butter: Dot the top with butter pieces.
- Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Best served warm with vanilla sauce, caramel, or ice cream.
- You can swap raisins for nuts or chocolate chips.
- For added texture, use a mix of breads like sourdough and brioche.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
