Custard Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
Looking for a heartwarming dessert that’s sure to please? Our Custard Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce is the perfect solution! This creamy, comforting dish combines soft bread soaked in rich custard and topped with a luscious vanilla sauce, making it ideal for family gatherings or cozy weeknights. It’s easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite flavors, ensuring that every bite feels like a delightful hug on a plate. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this classic dessert that’s bound to become a staple in your kitchen!
- 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 1/2 an orange
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the French bread into cubes and let it sit for an hour to dry out slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together whole milk, heavy cream, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add orange zest if desired.
- Fold the cubed bread into the custard mixture, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Let it sit for 15 minutes.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for about two hours until golden brown and set in the center.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving with vanilla sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 180mg