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Classic Bread Pudding Recipe

This classic bread pudding is rich, comforting, and incredibly easy to make. Featuring a custardy texture with warm cinnamon flavors, it's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bread Pudding
Prep Time: 30 minutes
55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 9
Calories: 560kcal

Ingredients

For the Bread Pudding

  • 16 oz stale Challah or brioche bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • ½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 tbsp (57 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¾ tsp table salt
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups (354 ml) whole milk
  • 1 cup (236 ml) heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp (28 g) cold butter, cut into small pieces
  • 2 tbsp turbinado sugar (optional, for topping)

For the Buttery Sauce (Optional but Delicious!)

  • 4 tbsp (57 g) unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup (50 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Prepare the Bread Pudding:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, granulated sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until combined.
  • Add eggs and whisk well.
  • Pour in milk and heavy cream, whisking until smooth.
  • Add the cubed bread to the bowl and gently toss to coat each piece with the custard.
  • Transfer mixture to a 2.5-quart casserole dish, ensuring all liquid is added.
  • Dot the top with small pieces of butter and sprinkle with turbinado sugar if using.
  • Bake for 50-55 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is slightly jiggly.

Make the Buttery Sauce (Optional):

  • In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine butter, sugars, heavy cream, and salt. Stir frequently until sugar is dissolved.
  • Increase heat to medium, bring to a boil while stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and let cool for 10 minutes (it will thicken as it cools).
  • Drizzle half the sauce over the warm bread pudding and serve the rest on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 560kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 32g | Cholesterol: 196mg | Sodium: 508mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 3mg
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