Vanilla Bread Pudding Recipe: The Best Indulgent Comfort Dessert
A rich and creamy vanilla bread pudding that is the perfect indulgent comfort dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups cubed day-old bread
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the cubed bread to the mixture, stirring gently to combine.
- Let it sit for 15 minutes to soak up the liquid.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and bake for 45-50 minutes, until set and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding raisins or chocolate chips to the mixture.
- Serve warm with a drizzle of caramel sauce or a scoop of ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg