Description
Silky smooth bread pudding emerges as a comforting classic that whispers sweet memories of home-style baking. Delicate cubes of bread soak in rich custard, creating a dessert that invites warm indulgence and satisfies deep cravings with each luxurious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 6 slices day-old bread, torn into small pieces
- 3/4 cup white sugar
Bread and Binding Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a baking dish by generously coating with butter or non-stick spray.
- Rip bread into rustic, uneven chunks, creating varied textures throughout the dish.
- Scatter bread pieces evenly across the prepared baking dish, ensuring uniform coverage.
- Drizzle warm melted butter over bread chunks, allowing it to seep into crevices.
- Sprinkle raisins across the bread, distributing them for consistent fruity bites.
- Whisk together milk, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla in a separate mixing bowl until smooth and well-integrated.
- Gently pour custard mixture over bread, using a fork to press down and help bread absorb liquid.
- Allow pudding to rest for 10 minutes, enabling bread to soak up the rich custard completely.
- Place in preheated oven at 175C (350F) and bake for 45 minutes until top turns golden brown and center sets firmly.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes, allowing pudding to stabilize before serving.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for better texture and absorption of custard mixture.
- Experiment with different bread types like brioche or challah for richer flavor.
- Add a splash of bourbon or rum to the custard for an adult version of the dessert.
- For a lighter option, substitute whole milk with almond or coconut milk to reduce calories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 287 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg