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bread pudding

This classic bread pudding is a comforting dessert made with stale bread soaked in a sweet custard, baked until golden and served warm with vanilla sauce.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 9
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 cups cube stale bread (french, challah, brioche, sliced)
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1.5 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Grease an 8×8-inch casserole dish and set aside.
  2. Cut bread into 1-inch chunks and spread evenly in the bottom of the casserole dish.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour the mixture evenly over the bread, ensuring all bread is soaked.
  4. Let the bread sit for 20-25 minutes to absorb the custard.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake the pudding for 50-55 minutes until golden and set.
  6. Meanwhile, prepare vanilla sauce by melting butter in a saucepan, then adding sugar, cream, and vanilla. Cook over low heat until thickened.
  7. Serve the warm bread pudding with vanilla sauce drizzled on top.

Notes

This bread pudding is perfect for a cozy dessert, especially with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.