Custard Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
Indulge in the heartwarming delight of our Custard Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce. This comforting dessert is a perfect blend of creamy custard and soft bread, all baked to golden perfection. The luxurious vanilla sauce drizzled on top elevates each bite to a new level of deliciousness. Ideal for busy weeknights or special family gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe will have everyone asking for seconds. Imagine the sweet aroma filling your home as it bakes, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Whether enjoyed warm or chilled, this dessert is sure to become a cherished favorite in your household.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz loaf 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
- Preheat your oven and grease a baking dish.
- Tear the French bread into bite-sized pieces and spread them evenly in the dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together whole milk, heavy cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and sugar until smooth. Add zest if using.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread pieces, pressing down gently to ensure all pieces are soaked.
- Bake until golden brown on top and set in the center.
- While cooling slightly, prepare the vanilla sauce by heating sugar, milk, and butter until melted and smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 210mg