Custard Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
Indulge in the comforting embrace of our Custard Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce, a heartwarming dessert that promises to delight your taste buds. This timeless recipe transforms simple ingredients into a rich, creamy pudding that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. Each bite showcases tender bread infused with a luscious custard, making it an ideal treat for any occasion—from cozy weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. Enhance this classic dish by adding fruit, spices, or even a hint of citrus zest for a unique twist. Serve warm with a drizzle of homemade vanilla sauce for an unforgettable dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz loaf of French bread
- 3 ¾ cups whole milk
- 1 ½ cup heavy cream
- 7 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cup sugar
- Optional: Zest of ½ an orange
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the French bread into cubes and let it dry out slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, eggs, vanilla, and sugar until well combined but light and airy.
- Gently fold the cubed bread into the custard mixture until well coated.
- Let the mixture rest for about 10 minutes before pouring it into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for approximately two hours or until puffed and set.
- While baking, prepare the vanilla sauce by simmering sugar, milk, and vanilla until dissolved.
- Serve warm drizzled with vanilla sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 210mg