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Recipe by:

Sara Crocker

Delicious Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

This comforting bread pudding with vanilla sauce is an easy and delightful dessert perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Group: Ingredients for Bread Pudding
  • 1 loaf day-old French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 1 pound)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup raisins (optional)

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubes of French bread.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
  4. Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes and fold gently. Let it sit for about 15 minutes.
  5. If using, fold in the raisins.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and bake for 45-50 minutes.
  7. While the pudding is baking, prepare the vanilla sauce by combining the cream, sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Stir until the sugar dissolves and simmer for 5 minutes.
  8. Once baked, allow the pudding to cool slightly before serving warm with the vanilla sauce drizzled over each portion.

Notes

Ensure to soak the bread sufficiently for the best texture and flavor.