Classic Bread Pudding
A warm, comforting dessert with custardy bread soaked in creamy vanilla sauce and topped with caramelized sugar.
⏱ 60 minServes 6American
Ingredients
- •6 cups cubed bread (brioche or French bread)
- •2 cups whole milk
- •1 cup heavy cream
- •4 large eggs
- •3/4 cup granulated sugar
- •2 tablespoons butter
- •2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- •1/4 teaspoon salt
- •1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
- 1Preheat oven to 350°F and butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread bread cubes evenly in the dish.
- 2In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and cinnamon until combined.
- 3Pour the custard mixture over bread cubes and let sit for 15 minutes, pressing gently so bread absorbs the liquid.
- 4Dot the top with butter pieces and bake for 40-45 minutes until the pudding is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- 5Cool for 10 minutes before serving warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
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