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Scrumptious Bread Pudding

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Bread Pudding
  • 6 cups cubed day-old bread French bread, brioche, or challah
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup raisins or chocolate chips optional
For the Vanilla Sauce
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter.
  2. Place the bread cubes in a large bowl. If using raisins or chocolate chips, toss them with the bread.
Making the Custard
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  2. Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes. Press down gently with a spatula to ensure all the bread is submerged.
  3. Let the mixture sit for 15-20 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the custard.
Baking and Serving
  1. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the pudding is set and the top is golden brown.
  2. While the pudding bakes, make the vanilla sauce: combine butter, sugar, and cream in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt.
  3. Serve the warm bread pudding with a generous drizzle of vanilla sauce. Enjoy!