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Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

Indulgent Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce You'll Love

This Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce is an easy, comforting dessert that transforms leftover bread into a cozy masterpiece, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pudding
  • 6 cups Day-Old Bread, cubed Brioche, French bread, or challah work well.
  • 4 Large Eggs Acts as a binder and adds richness.
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Provides creaminess and moisture.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Enhances richness; can substitute with more milk.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the pudding.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adds warmth and spice.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Enhances overall flavor.
  • ½ cup Raisins or Chocolate Chips, optional Adds extra flavor and texture.
For the Vanilla Sauce
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens the sauce.
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream Creates a rich sauce; can replace with milk.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances the sauce flavor.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cube day-old bread into 1-inch pieces and evenly distribute them in the baking dish.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Pour the wet mixture over the bread cubes and press down to soak.
  5. If desired, add raisins or chocolate chips on top of the soaked bread.
  6. Bake for 45-50 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  7. Allow the pudding to cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
  8. Prepare the vanilla sauce by whisking together powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize flavors with different extracts, nuts, or spices.

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