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Bread Pudding with Vanilla Caramel Sauce

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This Bread Pudding with Vanilla Caramel Sauce is a comforting dessert that transforms day-old bread into a creamy, nostalgic treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Soak 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 Pudding
  • 8 cups Day-old Bread Use sturdy options like French, brioche, or challah
  • 4 large Large Eggs At room temperature
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Low-fat alternatives may alter the texture
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Adds richness
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweeten to taste
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Adds depth to flavor
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Adjust based on preference
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg A pinch enhances warmth
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract For flavor boost
For the Caramel Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Use quality butter
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar For caramel
  • 1/4 cup Water To dissolve the sugar
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Warmed for sauce
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cut the day-old bread into 1-inch cubes.
  2. Whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, sugars, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
  3. Grease a baking dish and place cubed bread inside, then pour custard mixture over it.
  4. Let the mixture soak for at least 15 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 40–45 minutes until set.
  6. For caramel sauce, combine sugar and water in a saucepan until sugar dissolves, then cook until golden amber.
  7. Whisk in warmed cream and butter until smooth.
  8. Let the pudding cool before serving with caramel sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This recipe can be customized with chocolate chips or nuts for added flavor and texture.

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