Custard Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
Indulge in our Custard Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce, a delightful dessert that is both rich and creamy. This comforting dish features the perfect blend of whole milk, heavy cream, and eggs, creating a luscious custard that envelops tender bread cubes for a satisfying experience. Ideal for breakfast or as a sweet ending to any meal, it’s perfect for family gatherings, holiday celebrations, or cozy evenings at home. Topped with homemade vanilla sauce and served warm or chilled, this bread pudding will surely become a favorite among your loved ones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz loaf of French bread
- 3 ¾ cups whole milk
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 7 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups sugar
- Optional: zest of ½ orange
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut French bread into cubes and let it dry.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until combined, then add milk, cream, vanilla, and optional orange zest.
- Fold in the bread cubes and let them soak for 15 minutes.
- Pour mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for about 120 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 225mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 210mg