Custard Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
Indulge in our creamy Custard Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce, a delightful dessert that brings comfort to any occasion. This recipe combines the rich flavors of whole milk and heavy cream with soft, cubed French bread, creating a luscious custard that melts in your mouth. Whether served warm for brunch or as a sweet ending to dinner, this versatile pudding is sure to impress family and friends. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can customize it by adding zesty orange or your favorite fruits. Treat yourself to this classic dessert that’s perfect for gatherings or a cozy evening at home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 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 cup heavy cream
- 7 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cup sugar
- Optional: zest of ½ an orange
Instructions
- Cut the French bread into cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, sugar, and optional orange zest until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the cubed bread; gently stir to coat all pieces. Allow to sit for about 15 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for about 120 minutes or until golden brown on top and set in the center.
- Let cool slightly before serving with warm vanilla sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 200mg