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vanilla bread pudding

Bread Pudding

Classic vanilla bread pudding baked in an 8x8 pan using cubes of artisan bread soaked in a rich custard of cream, milk, eggs, sugar, butter, and vanilla. Finished with a crisp sugar topping and baked until golden and soft. Served warm with a buttery brandy caramel sauce made from brown sugar, cream, and butter for deep, rich flavor. A simple homemade dessert made with real ingredients and no preservatives.

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 48 minutes
resting time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 3 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, British-inspired, Southern
Servings 12 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 1 Plain artisan bread loaf (stale)
  • 2 cups Heavy cream
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 4 tbsp Butter, melted
  • 1/4 tsp Sea salt
  • 4 Eggs, beaten
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp Sugar

Brandy Caramel Sauce

  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup Brandy

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉ and grease an 8x8 pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, milk, sugar, melted butter, sea salt, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract.
  • Break the bread into approximate 2 inch pieces and toss into the mixing bowl.
  • Gently stir the bread in the cream sauce to coat the bread.
  • Pour the soaked bread and cream sauce into the 8x8 pan.
  • Sprinkle 1 tbsp of sugar over the top of the bread pudding.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • To give the top a browned crust, broil for 3 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 1 hour.
  • While the bread pudding is cooling, prepare the brandy cream sauce.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, and heavy cream.
  • Bring to a simmer, whisking often.
  • Simmer until the temperature reaches 220℉.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the brandy.
  • Allow to cool slightly before pouring over the bread pudding.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 420kcal
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