Bread Pudding with White Chocolate Brandy Sauce
Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with this rich and decadent Bread Pudding with White Chocolate Brandy Sauce. Made with tender cubes of day-old French or brioche bread soaked in a creamy custard mixture laced with vanilla and cinnamon, this baked treat achieves the perfect balance of sweetness and texture. Studded with melty white chocolate chips and topped with a luxurious, velvety white chocolate brandy sauce, this dessert is elevated to gourmet status. Ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings, this easy-to-make recipe comes together in just over an hour and serves eight generously. For an extra touch of elegance, dust each serving with powdered sugar before enjoying this crowd-pleasing classic.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups day-old bread (French or brioche)
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 4 ounces white chocolate
- 0.5 cup heavy cream (for sauce)
- 2 tablespoons brandy
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for sauce)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
Cut the day-old bread into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until smooth.
Pour the milk mixture over the cubed bread, gently stirring to ensure all the bread is evenly soaked. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to absorb.
Fold in the melted butter and white chocolate chips into the bread mixture.
Transfer the soaked bread mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Place the dish in the oven and bake for 40–45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
While the bread pudding is baking, prepare the white chocolate brandy sauce. Melt the white chocolate and heavy cream together in a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, stirring constantly until smooth.
Remove the melted chocolate mixture from the heat and stir in the brandy and unsalted butter until fully combined.
Once the bread pudding is done, let it cool slightly before serving warm.
Drizzle the white chocolate brandy sauce over the pudding and, if desired, dust with powdered sugar for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
10996 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 435.9 g | 559% | |
| Saturated Fat | 251.8 g | 1259% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1997 mg | 666% | |
| Sodium | 10556 mg | 459% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1584.4 g | 576% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.5 g | 141% | |
| Total Sugars | 651.7 g | ||
| Protein | 265.3 g | 531% | |
| Vitamin D | 12.6 mcg | 63% | |
| Calcium | 2581 mg | 199% | |
| Iron | 51.6 mg | 287% | |
| Potassium | 4726 mg | 101% | |
*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.
