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Custard Bread Pudding

Creamy Custard Bread Pudding That Melts in Your Mouth

This Custard Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce is a comforting dessert that melts in your mouth, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Soak Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread Base
  • 10 slices Cubed Day-Old Bread White or brioche preferred.
For the Custard Mixture
  • 4 Large Eggs Important for binding.
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Can substitute with almond or oat milk.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream is a substitute for dairy-free.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can be used for a deeper flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla extract for the best flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg Freshly grated is best.
For Texture and Sweetness
  • 1 cup Raisins Optional; can omit.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Custard Bread Pudding
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Evenly distribute the cubed day-old bread in the baking dish and sprinkle with raisins if desired.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy.
  4. Add milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg to the eggs; whisk until smooth.
  5. Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes and press down gently to soak. Let sit for 10-15 minutes.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool for 15 minutes before serving, optionally drizzling with vanilla sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Allow bread to soak for full flavor absorption; can customize with spices or add-ins. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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