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Custard Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

Custard Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce


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  • Author: Aleena
  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x

Description

Indulge in the creamy delight of Custard Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce, a versatile dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. This recipe marries the comforting texture of bread with a rich custard made from whole milk, heavy cream, and eggs, all enhanced by the sweet notes of vanilla. Topped with a silky homemade vanilla sauce, this pudding creates a memorable dining experience that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Whether served warm or chilled, it can be customized with your choice of fruits, nuts, or chocolate to make it uniquely yours. Ideal for gatherings and simple to prepare, this classic comfort food is sure to impress family and friends alike.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 16 oz French bread
  • 3 ¾ cups whole milk
  • 1 ½ cup heavy cream
  • 7 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cup sugar
  • Optional: zest of ½ orange

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Tear the French bread into bite-sized pieces and place in a mixing bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and sugar until well combined.
  4. Pour the custard mixture over the bread pieces and gently stir to soak all pieces; let sit for 15 minutes.
  5. Transfer to a greased baking dish and bake for about 90 minutes until golden brown on top.
  6. For optional vanilla sauce: combine leftover ingredients in a saucepan over low heat until thickened slightly.
  7. Allow to cool slightly before serving warm or chilled.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 90 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 160mg