Old Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce is a timeless dessert that brings a cozy, comforting vibe to any meal. The bread soaks up a rich custard made from eggs, cream, and vanilla, creating a soft, custard-like interior with a perfectly golden top. Adding raisins (optional) gives the pudding a chewy, sweet touch, making it even more nostalgic and satisfying.
Ingredients:
- 6 cups day-old bread, cubed (French bread or brioche)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
Vanilla Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Add the cubed bread to the egg mixture and stir gently to coat. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes to absorb the liquid.
- Stir in the melted butter and raisins (if using), then pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the pudding is set and the top is golden brown.
- While the bread pudding is baking, prepare the vanilla sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the sugar and cream, and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Serve the bread pudding warm, drizzled with the warm vanilla sauce.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 50 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Kcal: 350 kcal | Servings: 8 servings
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