5 from 6 votes
Best Bread Pudding
This is the best bread pudding recipe and is the ultimate comfort dessert, with a smooth vanilla bean custard that soaks into rich, day-old bread. Warm spices and vanilla enhance the creamy texture, while a crisp, golden crust forms on top. Finished with a homemade creme anglaise sauce and a dollop of fresh whipped cream. This Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce is the perfect comfort food dessert!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
55 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
250 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 1 b. French bread 16 ounces bread, cut into 1" cubes
- 1 b. brioche
- 1 b. challah
- 1 b. sourdough bread
- 2 cups milk whole
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 large egg
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 Tablespoons butter melted, salted
Vanilla Sauce Recipe:
- https://www.modernhoney.com/vanilla-sauce-for-bread-pudding-creme-anglaise/
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut the bread into 1-inch pieces and place in alarge mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, eggs, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
- Pour egg-milk all over the bread, tossing it gently. Pour into greased 9 x 13 baking pan.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter in the microwave or heat in a saucepan until melted. Once the butter is melted, pour butter all over bread pudding.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-20 minutes or until the bread pudding is a light golden brown color and firm.
- Top with homemade vanilla sauce and serve with vanilla bean ice cream or fresh whipped cream, if desired.
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Notes
- Vanilla Sauce for Bread Pudding Recipe (Creme Anglaise):
- https://www.modernhoney.com/vanilla-sauce-for-bread-pudding-creme-anglaise/
- What type of bread should I use in homemade bread pudding?
- Stale or day-old bread is best because it’s drier and can soak up more custard without becoming overly soft.
- Brioche: Rich and buttery, it gives the pudding a luxurious texture.
- Challah: Soft and slightly sweet, it balances custard flavors well.
- French Bread: Crisp crust with a tender interior, great for holding up in custard.
- Sourdough Bread: This is a hearty bread that holds up well. It is more tangy so you may want to add 2 Tablespoons more sugar to the custard.
Nutrition Information
Calories
250kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
99mg
(33%)
Sodium
78mg
(3%)
Potassium
118mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.05g
(0%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
564IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
82mg
(8%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.05g | 0% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 564IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.