Raisin Bread Pudding with Apple Molasses Sauce
Elevate your dessert game with this indulgent Raisin Bread Pudding with Apple Molasses Sauce—a comforting classic with a gourmet twist. Made with soft, custard-soaked cubes of day-old brioche or challah, this bread pudding is laced with juicy raisins and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a fragrant and decadent treat. The crowning glory is the velvety apple molasses sauce, featuring tender, caramelized apple pieces and a rich molasses depth, thickened to perfection with apple cider. Ideal for cozy gatherings or special occasions, this dessert is baked to golden perfection and served warm, making it the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Whether you're craving a nostalgic dessert or a seasonal favorite, this recipe beautifully marries traditional comfort with a modern, fruit-forward flair.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raisins
- 2 cups Milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 6 cups Day-old bread (cubed, preferably brioche or challah)
- 3 tablespoons Butter (melted)
- 3 large Eggs
- 2 medium Apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 2 tablespoons Molasses
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Apple cider
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Spread the cubed bread evenly in the baking dish and sprinkle the raisins on top.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until fully combined.
Pour the milk mixture evenly over the bread and raisins in the baking dish, pressing the bread down lightly so it's fully soaked. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the bread mixture.
Bake the bread pudding in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the bread pudding bakes, prepare the apple molasses sauce.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter, then add the diced apples and cook for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
Stir in the brown sugar, molasses, and apple cider. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Pour the slurry into the simmering sauce and stir constantly until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the apple molasses sauce from the heat and let it cool slightly.
Once the bread pudding is finished baking, let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Serve the warm bread pudding topped with the apple molasses sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6438 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 213.1 g | 273% | |
| Saturated Fat | 119.0 g | 595% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1237 mg | 412% | |
| Sodium | 5382 mg | 234% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 963.5 g | 350% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.6 g | 145% | |
| Total Sugars | 505.9 g | ||
| Protein | 138.3 g | 277% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.4 mcg | 42% | |
| Calcium | 1500 mg | 115% | |
| Iron | 32.8 mg | 182% | |
| Potassium | 4419 mg | 94% | |
*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.
