Bread Pudding Recipe
Indulge in the comforting sweetness of this classic Bread Pudding, a decadent dessert that combines rich custard-soaked bread with a luscious sauce. Perfect for a cozy evening treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Bread Pudding:
- 6 cups stale bread (cut into 2-inch cubes, brioche or challah)
- 2 cups whole milk (480ml)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup whole milk (240ml)
- 1 cup heavy cream (240ml)
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar (110g)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or paste
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- For the Bread Pudding: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a saucepan, combine milk, sugar, butter, cinnamon, and salt. Let cool slightly. Butter a baking dish and place bread cubes in it. Whisk in eggs and vanilla into milk mixture. Pour over bread and let soak. Bake for 40-45 minutes.
- For the Sauce: Combine milk, cream, sugar, and butter in a saucepan. Dissolve cornstarch in water. Add cornstarch to milk mixture. Stir until thickened. Remove from heat, add vanilla and salt. Serve over warm bread pudding.
Notes
- You can add raisins or nuts to the bread pudding for extra flavor and texture.
- For a boozy twist, substitute water with bourbon or rum in the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Bread Pudding, Dessert, Comfort Food, Custard, Sweet Treat
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