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Bread Pudding

Indulgent Bread Pudding with Decadent Vanilla Sauce

This indulgent bread pudding transforms leftover bread into a comforting dessert, topped with a decadent vanilla sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Soaking Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread Pudding Ingredients
  • 4 cups cubed brioche or challah bread Use leftover bread for best flavor and texture.
  • 4 large eggs Add richness and help bind ingredients.
  • 1.75 cups whole milk Full-fat for creamy consistency.
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream Enhances richness.
  • 0.67 cup granulated sugar Adjust sweetness to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract For aromatic flavor.
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon Adds warmth and spice.
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter For a golden finish.
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.
Vanilla Sauce Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons butter For rich flavor.
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream Creates a thick sauce.
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar Sweetens the sauce.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For extra flavor.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • saucepan
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Bread Pudding
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cut the brioche or challah bread into 1-inch cubes, toast if not stale.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
  4. Place toasted bread cubes in the baking dish and pour custard mixture over them, pressing down gently.
  5. Drizzle melted butter over the top and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes.
  6. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden and set.
  7. To make the vanilla sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, stir in sugar and cream, then vanilla. Cook until thickened.
  8. Let the bread pudding cool slightly before serving warm with vanilla sauce drizzled on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 8mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best results, use stale bread and allow soaking to achieve a moist texture. Adjust sweetness according to preference.

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