Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of The Best Bread Pudding, a classic dessert that is sure to please any crowd. This easy-to-make custard bread pudding is perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy night in. Served warm with a decadent brown sugar sauce, it’s a dessert that will become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups day-old bread (cubed; French or brioche preferred)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup raisins or chopped nuts (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter (for greasing)
For the sauce:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
- Prepare bread: Place cubed bread in the dish.
- Make custard: In a large bowl, whisk together milk, cream, eggs, sugars, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes, gently pressing the bread to soak. Let sit for 10–15 minutes to absorb. If using raisins or nuts, sprinkle them over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prepare sauce: While the pudding bakes, make the sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and stir in brown sugar and cream. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring until smooth and slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Serve: Serve warm bread pudding with the warm sauce poured over the top.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use half-and-half instead of milk.
- Add a splash of bourbon or rum to the sauce for a grown-up twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
