Custard Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
Indulge in the warmth of Custard Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce—an irresistible dessert that brings comfort to any occasion. This beloved recipe combines soft, custardy bread with a rich vanilla cream sauce, creating a delightful harmony of flavors and textures. Perfect for using up leftover bread, it’s simple to prepare and offers a make-ahead option for busy days. Whether enjoyed as a cozy weeknight treat or served at festive gatherings, this dessert is sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz loaf of French bread
- 3 ¾ cups whole milk
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 7 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups sugar
- Optional: zest of ½ an orange
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Tear the French bread into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together whole milk, heavy cream, eggs, vanilla, and sugar until well combined. If using orange zest, fold it in at this stage.
- Pour the custard mixture over the torn bread and gently fold until all pieces are soaked. Let sit for about 10 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and bake for approximately two hours, or until golden brown on top and firm in the center.
- Serve warm drizzled with homemade vanilla sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (160g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 225mg