Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of a classic dessert with Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding. This rich and creamy treat is perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Bread Pudding:
- 6 cups day-old bread (cubed, about 1-inch pieces)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Combine bread and raisins: In a large bowl, combine the cubed bread and raisins if using.
- Prepare custard mixture: In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, cream, eggs, sugars, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
- Coat bread with custard: Pour the custard mixture over the bread and gently toss to coat. Let sit for 15–20 minutes.
- Bake the pudding: Pour everything into the prepared baking dish, drizzle with melted butter, and bake for 45–50 minutes until golden and set.
- Cool and serve: Let the pudding cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Best served warm with vanilla sauce, caramel, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Try using French bread, challah, or brioche for added richness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
