Simple Bread Pudding
Transform simple ingredients into a cozy, classic dessert with this Simple Bread Pudding recipe, perfect for using up day-old bread. This easy-to-make treat combines a creamy custard base made from whole milk, heavy cream, eggs, and fragrant vanilla extract, all enhanced with a touch of cinnamon for warmth. Optional raisins add bursts of sweetness, while the lightly golden, crisp top gives way to a soft, luscious interior. Ready in just an hour, this traditional bread pudding pairs beautifully with caramel sauce, whipped cream, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, making it the ultimate comfort food dessert. Perfect for family gatherings or a fuss-free sweet indulgence, this timeless recipe proves that simplicity is truly delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups (cubed) day-old bread
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup raisins (optional)
- 2 tablespoons (melted, for greasing) unsalted butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with the melted unsalted butter.
Cut the day-old bread into 1-inch cubes and place them evenly in the greased baking dish. If using raisins, sprinkle them evenly over the bread cubes.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, whole milk, and heavy cream until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Slowly pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes, making sure all the bread is soaked. Press down gently with the back of a spoon to ensure the bread absorbs the liquid.
Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes to fully soak up the custard.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the pudding is set in the center.
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 drizzle of caramel sauce, whipped cream, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6424 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 187.1 g | 240% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.0 g | 440% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1105 mg | 368% | |
| Sodium | 7941 mg | 345% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 980.2 g | 356% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.1 g | 161% | |
| Total Sugars | 301.1 g | ||
| Protein | 179.0 g | 358% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.5 mcg | 47% | |
| Calcium | 2960 mg | 228% | |
| Iron | 59.3 mg | 329% | |
| Potassium | 3408 mg | 73% | |
*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.
