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Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

Irresistible Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce Warm Delight

This Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce is a delightful dessert that offers a balance of fluffy interiors and crispy tops, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pudding
  • 1 loaf French Bread can substitute with brioche or challah
  • 4 large Eggs use organic for richer flavor
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar consider substituting half with brown sugar
  • 2 cups Whole Milk can replace with half-and-half or plant-based milk
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream experiment with coconut milk for dairy-free
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract always opt for pure vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter swap for dairy-free if needed
  • 2 tablespoons Plain Flour for thickening the vanilla sauce
For the Vanilla Sauce
  • ¼ cup Additional Sugar adjust to taste

Equipment

  • 23cm square baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 23cm square baking pan.
    Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until frothy.
    Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
  3. Cut the French bread into 1-inch cubes and gently fold into the custard mixture. Let sit for 20 minutes.
    Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
  4. Pour the mixture into your prepared baking pan and bake for about 55 minutes until golden brown.
    Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
  5. For the vanilla sauce, whisk together heavy cream, plain flour, and additional sugar in a saucepan and cook until thickened.
    Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
  6. Remove from heat, stir in unsalted butter and vanilla extract, and let cool slightly.
    Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
  7. Serve warm bread pudding drizzled with silky vanilla sauce.
    Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, allow bread to soak for 20 minutes for a moist and flavorful pudding.

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