Description
Make a rich, custardy bread pudding using stale bread, topped with a simple, warm vanilla sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups stale bread cubes (about 1 loaf)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
- For the Vanilla Sauce: 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. If using, mix in the raisins.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet mixture evenly over the bread mixture. Gently press the bread down to soak up the liquid. Let it stand for 15 minutes.
- Pour the soaked bread mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted near the center comes out mostly clean.
- While the pudding bakes, prepare the sauce. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Whisk in the powdered sugar until smooth.
- Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until the sauce is smooth and pourable.
- Serve the warm bread pudding topped with the homemade vanilla sauce.
Notes
- Use bread that is at least a day old for the best texture; fresh bread can become too mushy.
- You can substitute pecans or walnuts for the raisins if you prefer nuts.
- For a quicker sauce, simply whisk the sauce ingredients together without heating the butter first.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 120mg