Description
Indulge in the creamy comfort of Custard Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce, a delightful dessert that caters to any occasion. This luscious treat combines soft bread with a rich custard base, creating a warm and inviting dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With easy preparation steps and the ability to customize with fresh fruits or spices, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike. Serve it warm drizzled with homemade vanilla sauce for an unforgettable experience that captures the essence of classic comfort food.
Ingredients
- 16 oz loaf of French bread
- 3 ¾ cups whole milk
- 1 ½ cup heavy cream
- 7 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cup sugar
- Optional: zest of 1/2 an orange
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Tear the French bread into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together whole milk, heavy cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and sugar until well combined. Add orange zest if desired.
- Pour the custard mixture over the torn bread and gently stir to coat. Let it sit for about 15 minutes.
- Grease a baking dish and pour in the soaked bread mixture evenly.
- Bake for approximately 120 minutes or until set and golden on top. Check doneness by ensuring a knife inserted comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before serving with a drizzle of vanilla sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 210mg