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Bread Pudding with Vanilla Caramel Sauce
This Bread Pudding with Vanilla Caramel Sauce is a warm, indulgent dessert—soft cubes of bread baked in a sweet custard, then drizzled with rich vanilla caramel sauce. A cozy classic perfect for holidays or family gatherings!
Original recipe: nourishyourglow.com
- Yield:
- 12 servings
- Prep:
- 15 min
- Cook:
- 45 min
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Ingredients
- For the Bread Pudding
- 6 cups day-old bread (cubed (French bread or brioche works best))
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- For the Vanilla Caramel Sauce
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
- ½ cup heavy cream (warmed)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Place cubed bread in the dish.
- Make the Custard:
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Pour the mixture evenly over the bread cubes.
- Gently press bread down to soak in the custard.
- Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes, until golden brown and set in the center.
- Make the Vanilla Caramel Sauce:
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat.
- Cook without stirring until the sugar dissolves and turns a deep amber color.
- Carefully whisk in warm cream (it will bubble up).
- Stir in butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Spoon warm bread pudding into bowls.
- Drizzle generously with vanilla caramel sauce.