Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Custard Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce, a classic dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Pudding:
- 16 oz loaf of French bread, cubed
- 3 ¾ cups whole milk
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 7 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups sugar
- Optional: Zest of ½ an orange
Vanilla Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
- 4 large egg yolks
- ½ cup sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Bread: Cut the French bread into bite-sized cubes and layer them evenly in a baking dish.
- Mix Custard: In a bowl, mix whole milk, heavy cream, and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk eggs and sugar; combine both mixtures.
- Add Flavor: Fold in orange zest if desired.
- Combine: Pour custard over bread cubes, ensuring all pieces are soaked.
- Bake: Bake for about 120 minutes until golden and set.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving with vanilla sauce.
Notes
- This dessert is best served warm.
- Feel free to add raisins or nuts for extra texture.
- Ensure the bread is slightly stale for better absorption of the custard.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 190mg