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Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

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Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce is a classic, comforting dessert featuring warm, custard-soaked bread baked to golden perfection and topped with a creamy, sweet vanilla sauce. This simple, old-fashioned recipe is perfect for cozy nights or holiday gatherings!

Ingredients

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  • 6cups(350g) day-old bread, cubed (French bread, brioche, or challah)
  • 4cups(960ml) whole milk
  • 1/2cup(100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2cup(100g) brown sugar
  • 4large eggs
  • 1/2cup(115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tspvanilla extract
  • 1 tspground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tspground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/2cup(80g) raisins (optional)
  • 1/2cup(115g) unsalted butter
  • 1cup(200g) granulated sugar
  • 1cup(240ml) heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 tbspvanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven:Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  3. Prepare the Bread Pudding:Place the cubed bread in the greased baking dish.In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes. Gently press the bread down to ensure it soaks up the custard.Let it sit for 10-15 minutes to absorb.
  4. Place the cubed bread in the greased baking dish.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
  6. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes. Gently press the bread down to ensure it soaks up the custard.
  7. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes to absorb.
  8. Add the Raisins (Optional):Sprinkle the raisins evenly over the bread mixture if using, pressing them in slightly.
  9. Sprinkle the raisins evenly over the bread mixture if using, pressing them in slightly.
  10. Bake:Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
  11. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
  12. Make the Vanilla Sauce:In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.Add the sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Whisk constantly until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
  13. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  14. Add the sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Whisk constantly until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
  15. Serve:Spoon the warm bread pudding into bowls and drizzle with the vanilla sauce. Serve warm!
  16. Spoon the warm bread pudding into bowls and drizzle with the vanilla sauce. Serve warm!

Notes

Make it richer:Add 1/2 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts for a nutty crunch.
Add fruit:Mix in chopped apples, berries, or dried cranberries for added flavor.
Storage:Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave and serve with extra vanilla sauce.

Find it online: https://cosycookery.com/grandmas-old-fashioned-bread-pudding-with-vanilla/