Crock Pot Bread Pudding in Caramel Sauce
Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with this Crock Pot Bread Pudding in Caramel Sauce, a slow-cooked masterpiece that’s rich, creamy, and irresistibly satisfying. Perfectly suited for day-old French or brioche bread, this easy, hands-off recipe combines the warmth of cinnamon, the creaminess of whole milk and heavy cream, and the sweetness of vanilla for a classic dessert with a modern twist. The crock pot does all the work, delivering a velvety texture while letting your kitchen fill with the enticing aroma of homemade goodness. Topped with a luscious drizzle of warm caramel sauce and optional pecans or raisins for added crunch, this nostalgic treat is the ideal end to any meal. With just 15 minutes of prep, you’ll have a decadent dessert that feels like it’s been baking for hours—all without turning on the oven! Perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or a cozy weekend indulgence, this bread pudding is as versatile as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Day-old bread (French or brioche, cubed)
- 3 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 5 large Eggs
- 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter (for greasing the crock pot)
- 1 cup Caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade, warmed)
- 0.5 cup Optional: Chopped pecans or raisins
Instructions
Grease the inside of your crock pot with 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter to prevent sticking.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
Add the cubed bread into the egg mixture, stirring gently to ensure all pieces are well coated. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to allow the bread to fully absorb the liquid.
If using optional add-ins like pecans or raisins, fold them into the bread mixture at this stage.
Transfer the soaked bread mixture to the prepared crock pot, spreading it evenly.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the bread pudding is set and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
Once done, turn off the crock pot and let the bread pudding cool for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Drizzle warm caramel sauce over individual portions before serving. Optionally, garnish with extra pecans for added texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6898 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 259.2 g | 332% | |
| Saturated Fat | 112.1 g | 560% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1528 mg | 509% | |
| Sodium | 8288 mg | 360% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 988.3 g | 359% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.8 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 453.0 g | ||
| Protein | 162.3 g | 325% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.4 mcg | 67% | |
| Calcium | 1989 mg | 153% | |
| Iron | 38.0 mg | 211% | |
| Potassium | 3060 mg | 65% | |
*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.
