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Custard Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

Decadent Custard Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce Magic

This Rich Custard Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce is a delightful dessert perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Refrigeration Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1 loaf French Bread Day-old or lightly toasted
For the Custard Mixture
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Can substitute with almond or oat milk
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Or use half-and-half
  • 4 large Eggs Can use substitutes like flaxseed
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract Vanilla bean paste can enhance flavor
  • 3/4 cup Sugar Can reduce or substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Orange Zest Optional for flavor
For Serving
  • 1 cup Vanilla Sauce For drizzling over pudding
  • 1 cup Fresh Berries For garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking dish
  • Roasting Pan
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cut the day-old French bread into 1.5-inch cubes and toast if desired.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together whole milk, heavy cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and sugar until smooth.
  3. Pour the custard mixture over the prepared bread cubes and gently fold to coat.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the baking dish with butter.
  6. Place the baking dish in a larger roasting pan filled with hot water halfway up the sides.
  7. Bake covered for about 1.5 hours until a toothpick comes out clean, then uncover to brown.
  8. Let cool in the water bath for 10-15 minutes before serving with vanilla sauce and fresh berries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use day-old bread for the best texture. Refrigeration is crucial for flavor absorption.

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