Description
A simple recipe for sweet bread pudding served with a rich vanilla sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups stale bread, cubed
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted (for sauce)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for sauce)
- 1 cup water (for sauce)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Place the cubed bread into the prepared baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, 1/2 cup sugar, eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the liquid mixture evenly over the bread cubes. Gently press the bread down to soak up the liquid. Let it stand for 15 minutes.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the pudding is set and lightly golden brown on top.
- While the pudding bakes, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan, whisk together the melted butter, 1/4 cup sugar, and cornstarch.
- Gradually whisk in the water until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and boils. Boil for one minute, stirring.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Serve the warm bread pudding topped with the vanilla sauce.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for the best texture.
- You can add raisins or nuts to the bread mixture before pouring the liquid over it.
- The sauce will thicken more as it cools.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 48
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 90
Keywords: bread pudding, vanilla sauce, dessert, baked pudding, sweet bread