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Bread Pudding

Irresistible Bread Pudding That Will Warm Your Heart

This Decadent Brioche Bread Pudding is a warm and comforting dessert that will delight your tastebuds and fill your heart.
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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 Custard
  • 8 cups Brioche Bread cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cups Whole Milk can be replaced with almond milk for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream substitute with additional milk for lighter version
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar or use brown sugar for enhanced flavor
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar packed
  • 5 large eggs Large Eggs at room temperature for even mixing
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon adjust according to preference
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg freshly grated is preferred
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ cup Raisins optional; can be replaced with chocolate chips
  • ½ cup Pecans chopped, optional; can substitute with walnuts or almonds
For the Buttery Sauce
  • ¼ cup Unsalted Butter
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar packed
  • ¼ cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 pinch Salt

Equipment

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

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Decadent Brioche Bread Pudding
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
  2. Cut the brioche into 1-inch cubes and spread them evenly in the baking dish. If adding raisins or pecans, sprinkle them over the top.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
  4. Pour the custard over the bread cubes, ensuring each piece is soaked. Allow to sit for 15 minutes.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes until golden brown and custard is set.
  6. Prepare the buttery sauce by melting the unsalted butter in a saucepan, stirring in brown sugar until dissolved, and whisking in heavy cream until thickened. Mix in vanilla and a pinch of salt.
  7. Serve the bread pudding warm, drizzled with the buttery sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Use day-old brioche for better texture and absorbency. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for 3 months. Thaw overnight and reheat before serving.

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