Custard Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce Recipe
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Custard Bread Pudding with a luscious Vanilla Sauce. This classic dessert is perfect for any occasion and will surely impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Pudding:
- 16 oz loaf of French bread, cubed (454g)
Custard Mixture:
- 3 ¾ cups whole milk
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 7 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 ¼ cups sugar
- Optional zest of 1/2 an orange
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Cube the loaf of bread into 1.5 inch cubes. Ensure the bread is dry by toasting it lightly or leaving it out to stale.
- Mix Custard Mixture: In a large bowl, combine milk, heavy cream, eggs, vanilla, and sugar. Whisk well until fully mixed.
- Add the Bread: Pour custard mixture into a glass baking dish, add bread cubes, and toss gently to coat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a water bath, cover the dish with foil, and bake for 1.5 hours. Toast the crust until golden brown.
- Serve: Enjoy with Vanilla Sauce and optional toppings.
Notes
- Ensure the bread is dry for the best texture.
- Use a water bath to prevent the custard from curdling.
- Watch the pudding carefully while toasting to avoid burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Bread Pudding, Custard, Dessert, Vanilla Sauce, Comfort Food
