Description
This Classic Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce is a warm, comforting dessert made with soft, custardy bread and a rich, creamy vanilla sauce. It’s a simple, nostalgic treat that transforms leftover bread into something indulgent and satisfying.
Ingredients
- For the Pudding:
- 4 cups (about 8 slices) day-old white bread, cubed
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- For the Vanilla Sauce:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a medium casserole dish.
- Prepare the bread: In a large bowl, combine cubed bread and raisins.
- Make the milk mixture: In a saucepan, heat milk and butter over medium heat until butter melts and milk is hot (not boiling).
- Soak the bread: Pour the warm milk mixture over the bread and raisins. Let soak for 10 minutes.
- Make the custard: In a bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, vanilla, and nutmeg. Pour over soaked bread and stir gently to combine.
- Bake: Transfer mixture to prepared dish and bake 40–50 minutes, until golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Make the vanilla sauce: In a small saucepan, combine sugar, butter, and milk (or cream). Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Serve: Spoon warm bread pudding into bowls and drizzle generously with vanilla sauce.
Notes
- Use brioche, challah, or cinnamon bread for extra richness.
- Swap raisins for nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit.
- Add a dash of cinnamon or allspice for a warm spice note.
- Make it dairy-free with almond milk and vegan butter.
- Double the sauce recipe for extra topping — it’s great on pancakes or ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
