Custard Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
Indulge in the comforting delight of Custard Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce, a dessert that transforms simple ingredients into a luxurious treat. This rich, custardy pudding features cubed French bread soaked in a creamy mixture of whole milk, heavy cream, and eggs, resulting in a perfectly balanced dessert with a golden top and soft center. Ideal for brunches or holiday gatherings, this versatile dish can be customized with your favorite spices or citrus zest, making it uniquely yours. Whether served warm with a drizzle of vanilla sauce or enjoyed chilled, this custard bread pudding is sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 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 orange for added flavor
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Cut the French bread into cubes and allow it to sit out for an hour to become slightly stale.
- Mix Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together whole milk, heavy cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and sugar until fully blended.
- Assemble: Layer half of the bread cubes in a baking dish and pour half of the custard over them. Repeat with remaining bread cubes and custard.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake uncovered for about 90 minutes or until set.
- Cool & Serve: Let it cool for at least 15 minutes before serving with vanilla sauce if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 186mg