Light Bread Pudding
Indulge in the comforting simplicity of Light Bread Pudding, a classic dessert that transforms day-old brioche, challah, or white bread into a luscious treat. This easy-to-make recipe combines a rich custard blend of eggs, milk, sugar, and fragrant vanilla with a hint of cinnamon for a warm, spiced flavor. Perfectly golden and irresistibly soft, this lighter take on traditional bread pudding can be customized with optional raisins for a juicy pop of sweetness. Ready in just an hour and yielding 8 generous servings, it's a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Serve it warm, dusted with powdered sugar, for a cozy dessert that’s as economical as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups (cubed) Stale bread (e.g., brioche, challah, or white bread)
- 4 large Eggs
- 2.5 cups Milk
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Raisins (optional)
- 1 tablespoon (for greasing) Butter
- 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar (optional for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with the butter.
Place the cubed bread into a large mixing bowl. If using raisins, sprinkle them evenly over the bread.
In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until fully combined.
Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes. Gently press down on the bread with a spatula to ensure all the pieces are soaked in the liquid.
Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes to allow the bread to fully absorb the custard.
Transfer the soaked bread mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the bread pudding from the oven and let it cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.
If desired, dust the top with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4289 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.0 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.5 g | 222% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1072 mg | 357% | |
| Sodium | 6008 mg | 261% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 737.6 g | 268% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.6 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 286.0 g | ||
| Protein | 144.3 g | 289% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.9 mcg | 54% | |
| Calcium | 1919 mg | 148% | |
| Iron | 41.3 mg | 229% | |
| Potassium | 3100 mg | 66% | |
*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.
