Description
Experience the warmth and nostalgia of homemade bread pudding, a delightful dessert that combines golden-brown bread cubes soaked in a rich custard. With enticing notes of vanilla and cinnamon, this comforting dish is perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings, this bread pudding will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups stale bread (day-old French bread or brioche), cubed
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins or cranberries) – optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, cut stale bread into 1-inch cubes and set aside to dry slightly.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes and gently fold until all pieces are soaked without becoming mushy.
- If using dried fruit, fold it into the mixture now.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. Drizzle with cream or serve with ice cream for an indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 100mg