Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this classic Best Bread Pudding recipe that’s rich, creamy, and utterly satisfying. Perfect for dessert or a special breakfast treat!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups day-old bread (cubed – French bread, brioche, or challah work best)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup raisins or chopped pecans (optional)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
For the sauce:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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 cubed bread in the dish.
- Make the custard: In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, cream, eggs, sugars, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth. Stir in raisins or nuts if using.
- Soak the bread: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread. Gently press the bread down so it’s fully soaked. Let sit for 15–20 minutes to absorb. Drizzle with melted butter.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, or until golden and the center is set.
- Make the sauce: To make the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in powdered sugar and cream until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Drizzle warm sauce over individual servings.
Notes
- Bread pudding is best served warm but also delicious cold.
- For extra indulgence, serve with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
