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Bread Pudding Recipe

Author: Zaina Hill
A comforting dessert that transforms stale bread into a magical treat, featuring a rich vanilla caramel sauce.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 370 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Challah Bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • ½ cup Raisins or Dried Black Currants
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter, melted
  • 4 Eggs
  • ½ cup Light Brown Sugar, packed
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 cups Half-and-Half
  • 2 cups Whole Milk
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar, packed
  • 12 ounces Evaporated Milk (1 can)
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
  • ½ teaspoon Salt

Instructions
 

  • Grease a 9-inch x 13-inch baking dish with butter. Place the bread cubes into the pan. Sprinkle the raisins over the bread and drizzle the melted butter all over without mixing the bread cubes. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until evenly beaten. Then whisk in the sugars, half-and-half, milk, and vanilla until well combined. Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes and gently press the bread down into the custard. Let it rest for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake the bread pudding uncovered for 35 minutes. Then loosely cover the dish with foil and bake for another 10 minutes.
  • While the bread pudding is baking, make the sauce. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the butter and brown sugar, stirring constantly until melted. Whisk in the evaporated milk and bring to a boil, again stirring constantly. Remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla and salt. Set aside.
  • Remove the bread pudding from the oven, take off the foil, and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Cut into slices, pour the vanilla caramel sauce over each slice, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Ensure the bread soaks in the custard for at least an hour.
  • This step allows it to absorb all the flavors and gives a moist texture.
  • Customize with mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips for added flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 8gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25g
Keyword Bread Pudding
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