Bread Pudding Best Ever
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this "Bread Pudding Best Ever" recipe, a nostalgic dessert that combines simplicity with irresistible flavor. Made with cubes of day-old bread soaked in a lush custard mixture of whole milk, heavy cream, and both granulated and brown sugar, this classic dessert boasts warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg for a cozy, aromatic experience. Drizzled with melted butter and baked to golden perfection, it offers a crisp top layer with a soft, creamy interior. Whether you garnish it with powdered sugar or pair it with caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream, or whipped cream, this easy-to-make bread pudding is sure to become a staple for weekend indulgences or special occasions. Perfectly balanced, rich, and utterly satisfying, it’s a dessert that’s just as delightful served warm as it is reheated the next day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups (cubed) Day-old bread
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup (packed) Brown sugar
- 4 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons (melted) Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Raisins (optional)
- Powdered sugar (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
Cut the day-old bread into 1-inch cubes and place them evenly in the greased baking dish. If using raisins, sprinkle them over the bread.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until smooth and well combined.
Pour the mixture evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring that all pieces are soaked. Gently press the bread down with the back of a spoon or spatula to ensure it absorbs the custard mixture.
Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the soaked bread.
Let the mixture sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes to allow the bread to fully absorb the custard.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set. To test, insert a knife into the center—it should come out clean.
Remove the bread pudding from the oven and let it cool slightly for about 10 minutes before serving.
Optional: Dust powdered sugar over the top before serving for extra sweetness and presentation.
Serve warm on its own, or with a drizzle of caramel sauce, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or whipped cream for an indulgent treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7130 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 123.3 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.6 g | 218% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 865 mg | 288% | |
| Sodium | 10917 mg | 475% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1271.0 g | 462% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 58.7 g | 210% | |
| Total Sugars | 371.3 g | ||
| Protein | 224.0 g | 448% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.5 mcg | 47% | |
| Calcium | 3711 mg | 285% | |
| Iron | 77.6 mg | 431% | |
| Potassium | 4033 mg | 86% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
