Description
This old-fashioned bread pudding is a warm, comforting dessert made with simple pantry ingredients. Soft, custardy bread soaks up a rich, spiced mixture and bakes to golden perfection—then it’s topped with a luscious vanilla sauce. A perfect way to use up leftover bread and create a nostalgic, homemade treat!
Ingredients
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For the Bread Pudding:
- 6 cups day-old bread, cubed (French or brioche works best)
- 3 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the Vanilla Sauce:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Prepare the Bread Pudding:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Place the bread cubes in the baking dish. If using raisins, sprinkle them evenly over the bread.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together milk, sugar, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Pour the mixture over the bread, ensuring all pieces are soaked.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the top and let it sit for 10-15 minutes to absorb.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the pudding is golden brown and set.
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Make the Vanilla Sauce:
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar, heavy cream, and butter.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
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Serve:
- Serve the bread pudding warm, drizzled with vanilla sauce.
Notes
- If you prefer a richer flavor, add extra cinnamon or nutmeg.
- For a non-dairy version, you can substitute almond milk for the whole milk and use margarine instead of butter.
- This dessert can be made a day ahead and reheated with the vanilla sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (based on 8 servings)
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg