Description
Indulge in a warm, comforting dessert with our Custard Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce. This classic dish combines the richness of creamy custard and soft bread, making it a perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With its golden top and luscious interior, this pudding is an excellent way to use up leftover bread while providing an irresistible flavor experience. Whether served warm or chilled and topped with a drizzle of sweet vanilla sauce and fresh fruit, it’s sure to delight your family and friends on any occasion.
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
- Zest of ½ an orange (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut the French bread into cubes and spread them evenly in a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine whole milk, heavy cream, and sugar. Whisk until the sugar dissolves completely. Add in eggs and vanilla extract; whisk until blended.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes, ensuring all pieces are soaked through. Let sit for about 15 minutes.
- Bake for approximately 120 minutes or until golden brown on top and set in the center.
- Allow cooling slightly before serving; drizzle with vanilla sauce or garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 180mg