Bread Pudding Tender N Sauce Vanilla or Spirited
Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with this Bread Pudding Tender N Sauce Vanilla or Spirited recipe! Made with cubes of French, brioche, or challah bread soaked in a creamy, cinnamon-spiced custard, this dish bakes to golden perfection with a soft, tender interior. For a truly decadent finish, drizzle on a luscious warm sauce, either classic vanilla or a spirited version infused with bourbon or rum for a boozy kick. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a nostalgic blend of flavors, this dessert is perfect for holiday gatherings, cozy evenings, or anytime you crave a sweet, homey treat. Serve it straight from the oven, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra layer of indulgence! Keywords: bread pudding recipe, vanilla sauce, easy dessert, holiday dessert, bourbon bread pudding.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups, cubed day-old bread (French, brioche, or challah)
- 2.5 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup raisins (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for greasing)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for sauce)
- 0.5 cup brown sugar (for sauce)
- 0.5 cup heavy cream (for sauce)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for sauce)
- 2 tablespoons bourbon or rum (optional for spirited sauce)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of butter.
Spread the cubed bread in the baking dish evenly. If using raisins, sprinkle them over the bread.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes. Gently press down on the bread so it soaks up the liquid. Let it sit for 10 minutes to fully absorb.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the bread pudding is golden brown on top and the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
While the pudding is baking, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
Stir in the brown sugar and heavy cream. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture thickens slightly (about 3-5 minutes).
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. For a spirited version, add 2 tablespoons of bourbon or rum and stir well.
Once the bread pudding is baked, let it cool for about 10 minutes. Drizzle the warm vanilla (or spirited) sauce over the top before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy this cozy dessert either plain or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6584 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 293.3 g | 376% | |
| Saturated Fat | 154.3 g | 772% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1619 mg | 540% | |
| Sodium | 6083 mg | 264% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 832.6 g | 303% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.6 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 380.8 g | ||
| Protein | 146.8 g | 294% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.7 mcg | 59% | |
| Calcium | 1604 mg | 123% | |
| Iron | 30.1 mg | 167% | |
| Potassium | 3019 mg | 64% | |
*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.
