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Bread Pudding Recipe

Ultimate Bread Pudding Recipe for Cozy Comfort Food Bliss

This bread pudding recipe turns leftover bread into a heavenly dessert, making it a must-try for cozy comfort food lovers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Custard
  • 1 loaf French Bread can substitute with brioche or challah
  • 4 Eggs whisk until smooth
  • 3/4 cup Sugar balances flavors
  • 2 cups Milk almond or coconut milk can be used
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream can substitute with half-and-half
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract use pure vanilla for best results
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon can substitute with nutmeg or omit
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg optional based on taste
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Sugar brown sugar can deepen flavor
  • 1/4 cup Flour thickens the sauce
  • 1/2 cup Butter can substitute with vegan butter
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract enhances sweetness

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cube day-old French bread into 1-2 inch cubes and place them into a mixing bowl.
  3. Whisk together eggs, sugar, milk, cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
  4. Pour the custard mixture over the cubed bread and let it soak for about 20 minutes.
  5. Spread the soaked bread mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  6. Bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
  7. Prepare the rich vanilla sauce by whisking sugar, flour, and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat.
  8. Stir in butter until the sauce thickens, then add vanilla extract.
  9. Serve warm, drizzled with the rich vanilla sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Great for making ahead of time; just bake when needed. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 2 months.

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