Description
These warm and comforting flavors bring back childhood memories. This simple, classic dessert is rich, creamy, and topped with a buttery vanilla sauce for the perfect finishing touch.
Ingredients
For the Bread Pudding:
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4 cups (8 slices) cubed white bread
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½ cup raisins (optional)
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2 cups milk
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¼ cup butter
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½ cup sugar
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2 eggs, slightly beaten
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the Vanilla Sauce:
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½ cup butter
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½ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
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½ cup heavy whipping cream
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 1.5-quart baking dish.
Step 2: Prepare Bread Mixture
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Place cubed bread and raisins in a large bowl.
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In a saucepan, heat milk and butter over medium heat until the butter melts.
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Pour the warm milk mixture over the bread and let it sit for 10 minutes to soak.
Step 3: Mix Custard & Bake
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Stir in sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and nutmeg until well combined.
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Pour into the greased baking dish.
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Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until golden brown and set in the center.
Step 4: Make the Vanilla Sauce
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In a saucepan over medium heat, mix butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and heavy cream.
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Stir continuously until the mixture thickens and boils (about 5-8 minutes).
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Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
Step 5: Serve & Enjoy
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Spoon warm bread pudding into bowls.
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Drizzle generously with vanilla sauce.
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Serve immediately.
Notes
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Use slightly stale bread for the best texture.
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Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Reheat gently in the oven or microwave before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes