Description
A classic dessert featuring creamy, custard-like bread pudding topped with sweet vanilla sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups stale bread, cubed
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine cubed bread and milk. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until bread is softened.
- In another bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Add to the bread mixture and stir until combined.
- If using, fold in raisins gently.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until set and golden brown.
- While baking, prepare the vanilla sauce by combining sugar, butter, and vanilla in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Serve warm bread pudding drizzled with vanilla sauce.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use half and half instead of whole milk.
- Great served with whipped cream for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: bread pudding, dessert, vanilla sauce, classic recipes