Custard Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
Indulge in the warmth of homemade Custard Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce, a delightful dessert that combines soft bread with rich custard for an irresistibly satisfying treat. This comforting dish is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknights. With its creamy texture and sweet vanilla flavor, each bite feels like a warm hug. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to make, allowing you to spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying moments with loved ones. Whether served warm or chilled, this classic dessert is sure to become a new favorite in your household.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 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 the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the French bread into cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and optional orange zest.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes and gently fold until well coated.
- Transfer to a buttered baking dish and bake for about two hours or until golden brown on top.
- While baking, prepare the vanilla sauce by heating milk and sugar in a saucepan until combined; stir in vanilla extract.
- Serve warm with a drizzle of vanilla sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 225mg