Custard Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
Indulge in our Custard Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce, a heartwarming dessert that’s perfect for any gathering or cozy family meal. This rich dish features a creamy custard enveloping soft, cubed French bread, baked to golden perfection. The addition of a luscious vanilla sauce elevates its comforting flavors, making each bite a delightful experience. Whether served warm as a dessert or chilled for breakfast, this pudding is sure to impress both kids and adults alike. With its simple preparation and customizable options, you can create your unique spin on this classic favorite.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x
- 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 1/2 an orange
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the French bread into 1-inch cubes and place them in a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together whole milk, heavy cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and sugar until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes and allow it to soak for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake for approximately 120 minutes or until set in the middle and golden on top.
- Let cool slightly before serving with warm vanilla sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 178mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
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