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Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

Indulgent Bread Pudding with Heavenly Vanilla Sauce

This Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce is a nostalgic dessert that combines rich custard with warm cinnamon and is perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pudding
  • 6 cups Cubed Day-Old Bread French or challah preferred
  • 4 large Eggs acts as a binder
  • 2 cups Whole Milk or half-and-half for richer pudding
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar can be replaced with brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure extract preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon or nutmeg for flavor variation
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt balances sweetness
  • 0.5 cup Raisins or Chocolate Chips optional
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter melted
For the Vanilla Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream for a creamy sauce
  • 0.25 cup Granulated Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch thickens the sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract for flavor enhancement
  • a pinch Salt enhances sweetness

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking dish
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with melted butter.
  2. In a large bowl, add the cubed bread and drizzle with melted butter, tossing to coat thoroughly.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well blended.
  4. Pour the custard mixture over the buttered bread, gently folding to ensure even soaking.
  5. Fold in raisins or chocolate chips if desired, mixing gently.
  6. Transfer the soaked bread mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 40-50 minutes until golden brown and a knife comes out clean.
  8. Let the bread pudding cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
  9. Whisk together the heavy cream, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and salt in a saucepan and cook until thickened.
  10. Drizzle the vanilla sauce over warm bread pudding and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Using day-old bread helps maintain texture. Customize flavors with dried fruits or chocolate chips.

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