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Bread Pudding Recipe

Heavenly Bread Pudding Recipe with Irresistible Caramel Sauce

This Bread Pudding Recipe transforms leftover bread into a comforting dessert, paired with a luxurious caramel sauce. Perfect for gatherings and indulgent moments.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Soaking Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread Pudding Ingredients
  • 8 cups Day-old bread cubed
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 2 cups Whole milk avoid low-fat
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar brown sugar can be substituted
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract high-quality preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Caramel Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup Water
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter cut into pieces
  • 0.5 cup Warmed heavy cream

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish
  • Medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter. Cut day-old bread into cubes and spread in the dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs. Gradually add milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until smooth.
  3. Pour the custard over the bread cubes, ensuring all pieces are covered. Let sit for 10 minutes for soaking.
  4. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
  5. For the caramel sauce, cook sugar and water over medium heat until golden. Remove from heat and whisk in cream and butter.
  6. Let the pudding cool before slicing and drizzling with warm caramel sauce before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use stale bread for best results. Keep an eye on the caramel as it cooks to avoid burning.

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