Description
The Best Bread Pudding: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups of cubed day-old bread (French bread or brioche works well)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)
- Butter, for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
- Place the cubed bread in a large bowl and set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the wet mixture over the cubed bread, ensuring all pieces are soaked. Gently stir to combine.
- If using, fold in raisins or chocolate chips for added flavor.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for 15-20 minutes before serving.
- Optionally, drizzle with caramel sauce or serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 180mg