Custard Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce Recipe
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Custard Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce. This classic dessert combines rich custard-soaked bread cubes with a decadent vanilla sauce for a truly satisfying treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Pudding:
- 16 oz loaf of French bread (454g)
Custard Mixture:
- 3 ¾ cups whole milk
- 1 ½ cup heavy cream
- 7 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 ¼ cup sugar
- Optional zest of 1/2 an orange
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Cube the loaf of bread into 1.5-inch cubes. Ensure the bread is dry by toasting in the oven or letting it sit out to stale.
- Mix Custard Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together milk, heavy cream, eggs, vanilla, and sugar until well combined.
- Add the Bread: Pour custard mixture into a baking dish, add bread cubes, and toss to coat.
- Soak the Bread: Cover and refrigerate the dish for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a water bath and bake the pudding covered for 1.5 hours. Toast the crust until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: Custard Bread Pudding, Vanilla Sauce, Dessert Recipe
