Bread Pudding with Vanilla Caramel Sauce
Recipe: https://recipestripper.com/recipes/07c8b8a3-518f-4de0-b3c6-d1f08e636670
Original source: https://www.nourishyourglow.com/09/bread-pudding-recipe-with-vanilla-caramel-sauce/
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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!
Yield: 12
Prep time: PT15M
Cook time: PT45M

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
1. Prepare the Bread:
2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
3. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
4. Place cubed bread in the dish.
5. Make the Custard:
6. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
7. Pour the mixture evenly over the bread cubes.
8. Gently press bread down to soak in the custard.
9. Let sit for 10 minutes.
10. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
11. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes, until golden brown and set in the center.
12. Make the Vanilla Caramel Sauce:
13. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat.
14. Cook without stirring until the sugar dissolves and turns a deep amber color.
15. Carefully whisk in warm cream (it will bubble up).
16. Stir in butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
17. Spoon warm bread pudding into bowls.
18. Drizzle generously with vanilla caramel sauce.