Description
Warm, buttery, and soaked in sweet custard, this Southern-style bread pudding is comfort food at its finest. Made with simple ingredients and a hint of warm spice, it’s finished off with a drizzle of vanilla (or bourbon) sauce that takes it over the top.
Ingredients
For the Pudding:
6 cups day-old bread, cubed (French bread or brioche works best)
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
4 large eggs
¾ cup sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
½ cup raisins or chopped pecans (optional)
2 tablespoons butter, melted (for greasing dish and dotting on top)
For the Sauce (optional but highly recommended):
½ cup butter
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk or cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract or bourbon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
In a large bowl, whisk together milk, cream, eggs, sugars, vanilla, and spices.
Add bread cubes and gently toss to coat. Let soak for 15–20 minutes. Stir in raisins or pecans if using.
Pour mixture into prepared dish and dot the top with butter.
Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until golden and set in the center.
While baking, prepare the sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, stir in powdered sugar and milk. Cook until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla or bourbon.
Drizzle warm sauce over the bread pudding before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 420 / Serving
- Sugar: 36g / Serving
- Fat: 22g / Serving
- Saturated Fat: 13g / Serving
- Carbohydrates: 50g / Serving
- Protein: 7g / Serving