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Bread Pudding

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 450
A warm, comforting dessert combining rich bread, spices, and a luscious caramel sauce.

Ingredients

Bread

  • 8 cups brioche bread (cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 5 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup raisins (optional)
  • ½ cup pecans (chopped)
  • ¼ cup butter (unsalted)
  • ½ cup brown sugar (packed) for sauce
  • ¼ cup heavy cream for sauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for sauce
  • 1 pinch salt for sauce

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch dish.
  • Arrange bread cubes in dish, sprinkle raisins if using. Set aside.
  • Whisk milk, cream, sugars, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until combined. Pour over bread, add nuts if desired, and soak for 15 minutes.
  • Bake for 45-55 minutes until golden. Meanwhile, make the sauce by melting butter, adding brown sugar, then whisking in cream, vanilla, and salt. Serve pudding drizzled with warm sauce.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a splash of bourbon to the custard mixture.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bread, dessert, pudding