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Bread Pudding

Decadent Bread Pudding: The Ultimate Comfort Dessert

This bread pudding is a delightful comfort dessert made with simple ingredients, perfect for gatherings and cozy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Soaking Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread Pudding
  • 1 loaf Brioche Bread day-old recommended
  • 2 cups Whole Milk
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream half-and-half can be used
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar consider coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar packed
  • 4 large Eggs no substitutes
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract use pure for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg freshly grated preferred
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt can be omitted
  • 1 cup Raisins optional, can substitute chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans optional, can substitute walnuts
For the Buttery Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Butter unsalted preferred
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar consider coconut sugar for lighter option
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream ensure fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract use pure for best flavor
  • 1 pinch Salt

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Slice day-old brioche bread into 1-inch cubes and distribute evenly in the baking dish.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
  4. Pour the custard mixture over the brioche cubes, ensuring they are thoroughly soaked.
  5. Allow the bread pudding to soak for 15 minutes at room temperature.
  6. Bake for 45-55 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. While the bread pudding is baking, melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, then stir in brown sugar and heavy cream until thickened.
  8. Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to finish the sauce.
  9. Once cooled slightly, cut into squares and drizzle the warm buttery sauce on top to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This bread pudding is best served warm with the buttery sauce, ensuring a delightful combination of flavors and textures.

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