Custard Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
Indulge in our Custard Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce, a creamy and comforting dessert that beautifully merges the richness of custard with fluffy bread. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a festive gathering or a cozy family breakfast, this classic dish is sure to become a staple in your home. With its warm, satisfying texture and delightful vanilla flavor, you’ll be coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz 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 one-inch cubes and place in a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together whole milk, heavy cream, and eggs until well combined. Add vanilla extract and sugar; mix thoroughly.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes and gently press down to soak.
- Bake for about 120 minutes or until golden brown and set.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (135g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 186mg