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Close-up of a creamy bread pudding with vanilla sauce on a light grey plate.

The Best Ever Old Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

A classic comfort dessert featuring tender bread soaked in custard, topped with a rich vanilla sauce. Perfect for cozy gatherings and special occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread and Dried Fruits
  • 4 cups Stale white bread or brioche cubed
  • 2 cups Whole milk
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups Brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 4 tablespoons Butter
  • 0.5 cups Raisins or other dried fruits (optional)
Vanilla Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 0.75 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Method
 

  1. Cube the bread and soak in a custard made of eggs, milk, sugars, vanilla, and cinnamon for 20-30 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a baking dish. Pour the soaked bread mixture into it.
  3. Bake for 45-50 minutes until set and golden. Let cool slightly before serving.
  4. For vanilla sauce, melt butter, stir in sugar, add cream, simmer until thickened, then stir in vanilla.

Notes

Using day-old bread helps absorb the custard better. Adjust sweetness to taste.