Cozy Up with Bread Pudding and Heavenly Vanilla Sauce

Enjoy a warm, comforting Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce, transforming stale bread into a delightful dessert.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 35

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 1 5

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pudding

6 cups Stale Bread Challah or brioche for added flavor
2 cups Milk Any type works
4 large Eggs Essential for binding
1 cup Sugar Adjust for preferred sweetness
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Use pure for best flavor
1/2 teaspoon Salt Just a pinch
1 cup Raisins/Currants Optional for added sweetness

For the Vanilla Sauce

1/2 cup Butter Unsalted preferred
1 cup Heavy Cream For a velvety texture
1 cup Powdered Sugar To sweeten the sauce
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract For reinforcing flavor

Equipment

Baking dish
Mixing bowl

Method

Step-By-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your baking dish and mixing bowl.
Lightly grease your baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
Tear the stale bread into bite-sized chunks and place them in the greased baking dish.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
Pour the mixture over the torn bread and let it soak for 15 minutes.
Add raisins or currants if desired over the soaked bread.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until golden and set.
Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe celebrates comfort food, turning everyday ingredients into a warm treat that everyone will adore.

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