Description
Indulge in the comforting delight of Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce, a warm and gooey dessert that transforms stale bread into a rich, custardy treat. Topped with a velvety caramel sauce, this easy recipe is perfect for cozy nights or festive gatherings. Each bite offers nostalgia and sweetness, making it an irresistible choice for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups stale bread, cubed (French or challah)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup brown sugar (for sauce)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for sauce)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine cubed stale bread and milk; let soak for 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Pour over soaked bread and gently mix until combined.
- Optional: Add spices like cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish and bake for 45 minutes until golden brown.
- For the caramel sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar until dissolved, then add heavy cream and simmer until thickened.
- Serve warm with caramel sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 140mg