French Bread Pudding
Indulge in the timeless decadence of French Bread Pudding, a comforting dessert made with tender cubes of day-old French bread soaked in a luscious custard blend of whole milk, heavy cream, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. This easy-to-make recipe transforms simple ingredients into a rich, golden-baked masterpiece, with optional mix-ins like raisins or chocolate chips for added bursts of flavor. Perfectly caramelized on top yet irresistibly creamy inside, this classic treat is finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar and pairs beautifully with whipped cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce. Ready in just over an hour, French Bread Pudding is a crowd-pleaser that’s ideal for brunches, holidays, or an indulgent weeknight dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces day-old French bread
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup light brown sugar
- 4 pieces large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for greasing)
- 0.5 cup optional raisins or chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with the unsalted butter.
Cut the French bread into 1-inch cubes and set aside. If the bread is very fresh, you can lightly toast it in the oven for about 5 minutes to help it dry out.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until fully combined.
Place the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish, spreading them out evenly. If desired, sprinkle raisins or chocolate chips evenly over the bread cubes.
Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes, ensuring every piece is soaked. Gently press the bread down with a spatula to help it absorb the custard. Let it sit for 15 minutes for maximum absorption.
Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is just set. A knife inserted into the center should come out mostly clean.
Remove the bread pudding from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Dust the bread pudding with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy it warm, perhaps with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce if desired!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3475 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 138.9 g | 178% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.6 g | 363% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1074 mg | 358% | |
| Sodium | 2618 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 475.1 g | 173% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 290.8 g | ||
| Protein | 73.3 g | 147% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.4 mcg | 47% | |
| Calcium | 882 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 2081 mg | 44% | |
*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.
