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Custard Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

Custard Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce for Sweet Comfort

This Custard Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce is a comforting dessert experience that brings nostalgia and delight with every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pudding
  • 6 cups French Bread, cubed Use stale bread for best texture
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Dairy-free option: Almond Milk
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Dairy-free option: Coconut Cream
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Use real vanilla for best flavor
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Sugar Consider brown sugar for depth
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Optional, lemon zest is a good alternative
For the Vanilla Sauce (for serving)
  • 1 cup Vanilla Sauce Caramel or chocolate sauce can also be used

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cut stale French bread into 1-inch cubes and layer in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together whole milk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract for 1-2 minutes.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
  5. Fold the egg mixture into the milk mixture and gently stir.
  6. Optional: Fold in the orange zest for added flavor.
  7. Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes and gently press down to ensure soaking.
  8. Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes before baking.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 120 minutes until golden on top.
  10. Cool for 15 minutes before serving with vanilla sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Allowing the bread to soak in the custard for at least 10 minutes and not overbaking ensures the perfect texture and flavor in your pudding.

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