Classic Bread Pudding
A heartwarming dessert that combines creamy custard with cubed bread, bringing comfort and nostalgia to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups of cubed bread
- 2 cups of milk
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- Optional: raisins or other dried fruits
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cubed bread and milk, and soak for about 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, whisk together the cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well blended.
- Pour the egg mixture over the soaked bread and gently fold to combine. Stir in optional raisins or dried fruits if desired.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top is golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with cream. Pairs well with vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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