Description
A comforting and indulgent dessert, this Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce is the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth! Soft, custardy bread pudding paired with a rich, velvety vanilla sauce
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Bread Pudding:
- 4 cups (8 slices) cubed white bread
- ½ cup raisins (optional, for sweetness and texture)
- 2 cups milk
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the Vanilla Sauce:
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 1.5-quart casserole dish or baking dish.
- Combine Bread and Milk Mixture: Place cubed bread and raisins in a large bowl. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine milk and ¼ cup butter, stirring until the butter melts (about 4-7 minutes). Pour the warm milk mixture over the bread and let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the bread to soak.
- Add Pudding Ingredients: Stir in sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and nutmeg until well combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
- Bake the Pudding: Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the pudding is set in the center and lightly golden. A toothpick inserted into the middle should come out clean.
- Make the Vanilla Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and heavy whipping cream. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens and begins to boil (about 5-8 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Serve: Spoon the warm pudding into bowls or onto plates. Generously drizzle the vanilla sauce over the top. Serve immediately for the ultimate indulgence.
Notes
- This recipe makes a cozy and nostalgic dessert that’s perfect for family gatherings or just a sweet treat.
- Raisins are optional, but they add a lovely sweetness and texture to the pudding.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350-400 Kcal
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg