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Close-up of warm bread pudding with a creamy vanilla sauce drizzled on top, presented on a light wood board.

The Best Ever Old Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

A classic comfort dessert featuring rich bread pudding topped with a luscious vanilla sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread and Dried Fruits
  • 4 cups Stale white bread or brioche cubed
  • 2 cups Whole milk
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 1/2 cup Raisins or other dried fruits (optional)
Vanilla Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Cube stale bread and soak in custard made from eggs, milk, sugars, vanilla, and cinnamon for 20-30 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a baking dish and pour in the soaked bread mixture.
  3. Bake for 45-50 minutes until set and golden. Cool slightly before serving.
  4. For vanilla sauce, melt butter, stir in sugar, add cream, simmer until thickened, then stir in vanilla.

Notes

Using day-old bread helps absorb the custard better. Adjust sweetness to taste.