Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this classic Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding with a decadent Vanilla Sauce. This rich and custardy dessert is a perfect way to use up day-old bread and create a sweet treat that will warm both heart and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Bread Pudding:
- 6 cups cubed day-old bread (French or brioche)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
Vanilla Sauce:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare bread pudding: Place bread cubes in the baking dish. Whisk together milk, cream, eggs, sugars, vanilla, spices, and salt. Pour over bread, add raisins if using, and drizzle with melted butter. Bake for 45–50 minutes.
- Make vanilla sauce: In a saucepan, combine sugar, flour, salt, and milk. Cook until thickened, then remove from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla. Serve warm over bread pudding slices.
Notes
- Enhance with chopped pecans or dried cranberries for added texture and flavor.
- The sauce can be prepared in advance and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice with sauce
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
