Ultimate Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce for Cozy Nights

This cozy recipe for Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce combines nostalgia with comfort in a warm dessert perfect for gatherings.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Soaking Time 15

Total Time 1 5

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pudding Base

5 cups stale bread Cut into cubes
2 cups milk Can use almond or oat milk
3/4 cup sugar Adjust to taste
4 large eggs Large eggs preferred
1 tablespoon vanilla extract Use pure vanilla for best flavor

For Optional Add-ins

1 cup raisins/currants Optional for sweetness and texture
2 tablespoons unsalted butter For greasing the baking dish

For the Vanilla Sauce

1 cup heavy cream Can replace with half-and-half
1/4 cup sugar Adjust to taste
1 tablespoon vanilla extract Pure vanilla recommended

Equipment

baking dish
Mixing bowl
Whisk
Saucepan

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with butter.
Cut stale bread into small cubes and place them in the greased baking dish.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together milk, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the custard mixture over the cubed bread and gently stir to combine.
Let the mixture sit for about 15 minutes to absorb the custard.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown.
Prepare the vanilla sauce by heating heavy cream and mixing in sugar and vanilla.
Serve the bread pudding warm, drizzled with the homemade vanilla sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best enjoyed warm, and variations can be made by using different breads or add-ins such as chocolate chips.

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