Just Plain Bread Pudding
Indulge in the comforting simplicity of "Just Plain Bread Pudding," a timeless dessert that transforms stale bread into a rich and custardy treat. This easy-to-make recipe combines pantry staples like whole milk, heavy cream, eggs, and a hint of vanilla and cinnamon for a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. With just 15 minutes of prep, the bread pieces soak up a luscious custard before being baked to golden perfection in the oven. Serve this classic bread pudding warm with your favorite toppings—whether it’s a drizzle of caramel sauce, a dollop of whipped cream, or just a dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for using up leftover bread, this comforting dessert is both budget-friendly and crowd-pleasing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Stale bread
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 3 pieces Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and set aside.
Tear the stale bread into bite-sized pieces and spread them evenly in the prepared baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth and well-combined.
Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread pieces, pressing gently with a spatula to ensure the bread soaks up the liquid.
Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes at room temperature to allow the bread to absorb the custard.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the bread pudding from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm on its own or with a drizzle of cream, caramel sauce, or a dusting of powdered sugar, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
715 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.0 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.5 g | 67% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 151 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 807 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 101.2 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.6 g | ||
| Protein | 16.4 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 324 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 287 mg | 6% | |
*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.
