Custard Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
If you’re seeking a dessert that embodies warmth and comfort, look no further than this Custard Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce. This creamy delight features a rich custard base enveloping cubes of French bread, creating a luxurious texture that melts in your mouth. Enhanced with a hint of vanilla and optional orange zest, this dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home. Simple to prepare and utterly satisfying, it’s a dessert that everyone will adore.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 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
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut the French bread into cubes and let them sit out for a bit.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and sugar until well combined. If using orange zest, add it now.
- Gently fold the bread cubes into the custard mixture until coated. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes to soak up the flavor.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown and slightly wobbly in the center.
- Allow it to cool slightly before serving with homemade vanilla sauce or enjoy it plain.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 180mg