Old Fashioned Bread Pudding
Indulge in the comforting nostalgia of Old Fashioned Bread Pudding, a timeless dessert that turns simple kitchen staples into a rich, custardy treat. This recipe features cubes of day-old bread—choose from classic white, French bread, or buttery brioche—soaked in a luxurious mixture of whole milk, heavy cream, melted butter, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Sweetened with a blend of granulated and brown sugars, and optionally studded with raisins for an extra burst of sweetness, this baked delight emerges from the oven golden and fragrant. Perfectly crisp on top and soft within, it’s ideal served warm, drizzled with caramel sauce, or paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. With just 20 minutes of prep and pantry-friendly ingredients, it’s the ultimate comfort food that brings the taste of tradition to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups (cubed) Day-old bread (e.g., French bread, brioche, or white bread)
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
- 4 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 cup Raisins (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
Place the cubed bread into a large mixing bowl. If using raisins, sprinkle them evenly over the bread.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until fully combined.
Pour the milk mixture evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring all pieces are saturated. Gently stir to coat the bread, then let it sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the custard.
Transfer the soaked bread mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
Remove from the oven and let the bread pudding cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Serve warm on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream, a scoop of ice cream, or a drizzle of caramel or vanilla sauce for added sweetness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5230 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 174.3 g | 223% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.3 g | 426% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1105 mg | 368% | |
| Sodium | 5974 mg | 260% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 761.0 g | 277% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.7 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 309.3 g | ||
| Protein | 140.1 g | 280% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.5 mcg | 47% | |
| Calcium | 1791 mg | 138% | |
| Iron | 41.6 mg | 231% | |
| Potassium | 2933 mg | 62% | |
*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.
