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Bread Pudding Recipe with Vanilla Caramel Sauce

Indulgent Bread Pudding Recipe with Vanilla Caramel Sauce

A delicious Bread Pudding Recipe with Vanilla Caramel Sauce that brings comfort and joy to any gathering.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Soak Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread Pudding
  • 10 cups day-old bread, cubed Use brioche or challah for best texture.
  • 4 large eggs At room temperature.
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream Avoid low-fat alternatives.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Combining with brown sugar is ideal.
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract Use high-quality.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg A pinch goes a long way.
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter For greasing and richness.
For the Caramel Sauce
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Caramelize carefully.
  • 1/4 cup water Just enough to moisten sugar.
  • 1 cup cream Warm slightly before adding.
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For depth.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cut day-old bread into 1-inch cubes. If fresh, preheat oven to 300°F and bake for 10 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
  3. Grease baking dish with butter, distribute bread cubes, pour custard over, and press down lightly. Let sit for 15 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F, bake for 40-45 minutes until top is golden brown.
  5. For caramel, combine sugar and water in a saucepan, cook until amber, then whisk in cream, butter, vanilla, and salt.
  6. Cut the baked pudding into squares, serve warm, drizzling caramel on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best result. Adjust the soaking time if needed based on bread type.

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