Sweet Bread Bread Pudding
Transform your leftover sweet bread into a delightful dessert with this Sweet Bread Bread Pudding recipe—a timeless comfort food with a rich, custardy base and a golden, slightly crisp topping. Made with day-old brioche or challah, the bread soaks up a luscious mixture of milk, cream, eggs, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a dessert that's irresistibly moist and flavorful. A touch of brown sugar adds caramel-like depth, while optional raisins add bursts of sweetness with every bite. Quick to prepare and baked to perfection in just 45 minutes, this cozy classic is perfect for family gatherings or as a cold-weather treat. Dust it with powdered sugar or enjoy it topped with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or a drizzle of caramel for an indulgent finish. Perfect for holiday desserts or a comforting weeknight indulgence, this bread pudding marries simplicity with decadence in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups (cubed) sweet bread (e.g., brioche or challah, preferably day-old)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 large eggs
- 0.5 cup raisins (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing the baking dish)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
Cut the sweet bread into 1-inch cubes and spread them evenly in the prepared baking dish. If using raisins, sprinkle them over the bread cubes.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and eggs until fully combined.
Slowly pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes, ensuring all pieces are soaked. Press lightly with a spatula to help the bread absorb the liquid.
Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes so the bread fully absorbs the custard.
Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set. A knife inserted in the center should come out clean.
Remove the bread pudding from the oven and let it cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve warm. Optionally, pair with whipped cream, ice cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
529 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.0 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 163 mg | 54% | |
| Sodium | 257 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.3 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.0 g | ||
| Protein | 10.9 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 131 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 290 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.
