Description
This Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce is a comforting, timeless dessert. Made with simple ingredients, this recipe offers a warm, spiced custard baked into golden perfection. Top it off with a rich vanilla sauce for an indulgent treat perfect for holidays or cozy evenings.
Ingredients
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For the Pudding:
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 6 cups day-old bread, cubed (French bread or brioche)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
For the Vanilla Sauce:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Combine cubed bread and raisins in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Pour the wet mixture over the bread, mix gently, and let it soak for 10-15 minutes.
- Transfer to the prepared baking dish, drizzle with melted butter, and bake for 40-45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by melting butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add sugars and cream, simmer for 3-5 minutes, and stir in vanilla.
- Serve bread pudding warm, drizzled with the vanilla sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, soak raisins in rum before adding them to the bread.
- This pudding can be made with gluten-free bread for dietary adjustments.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
Keywords: Classic Bread Pudding Recipe, Homemade Bread Pudding with Sauce, Vanilla Sauce Bread Pudding