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Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

Warm Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce for Cozy Nights

Classic Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce transforms simple ingredients into beloved comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Soaking Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread Pudding
  • 400 g French Bread Loaf Substitute with brioche or challah for a richer flavor
  • 4 large Eggs No substitutes recommended for binding
  • 150 g Granulated Sugar Use brown sugar for a deeper flavor
  • 300 ml Whole Milk Substitute with half-and-half for a lighter result
  • 300 ml Heavy Cream Can use almond milk for a lighter version
  • 7 ml Vanilla Extract Use real vanilla for the best results
For the Vanilla Sauce
  • 180 ml Heavy Cream Oat milk can work if you're avoiding dairy
  • 43 g Unsalted Butter Could replace with coconut oil for a dairy-free version
  • 67 g Granulated Sugar Consider using vanilla-flavored sugar for an extra twist
  • 7 g Plain Flour Optional—can be omitted for a thinner consistency

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • 23cm square baking pan
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 300ml whole milk, 300ml heavy cream, 150g granulated sugar, and 7ml vanilla extract until fully blended.
  3. Cut your 400g French bread into bite-sized cubes and gently fold them into the custard mixture.
  4. Grease a 23cm square baking pan with a little butter and pour the soaked bread mixture into the pan.
  5. Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and let it bake for approximately 55 minutes.
  6. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 180ml heavy cream, 67g granulated sugar, and 7g plain flour.
  7. Remove the vanilla sauce from heat and stir in 43g unsalted butter and 7ml vanilla extract until completely melted.
  8. Serve warm by pouring a generous amount of your freshly made vanilla sauce over each portion.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the bread sits in the custard for at least 20 minutes to fully absorb the liquid for a moist texture.

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