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Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

Decadent Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce to Satisfy Cravings

This Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce is a comforting dessert that combines buttery French loaf with a velvety custard.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Soak Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pudding
  • 150 g granulated sugar Adjust to taste
  • 300 ml whole milk Can substitute with half-and-half or non-dairy options
  • 480 ml heavy cream Total of 300ml + 180ml for pudding and sauce
  • 12 ml vanilla extract Consider bourbon or dark rum for an adult twist
  • 7 g plain flour For thickening the sauce
  • 43 g unsalted butter Enriches the sauce
For the Vanilla Sauce
  • 180 ml heavy cream Essential for silky sauce
  • 1 g granulated sugar For sweetness

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and lightly grease a 23cm square baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in the bread cubes, ensuring they are fully coated. Let it rest for about 20 minutes.
  4. Spread the soaked bread mixture into the baking pan and bake for approximately 55 minutes.
  5. For the vanilla sauce, combine cream, flour, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, whisking until thickened.
  6. Remove the sauce from heat, stir in butter and additional vanilla extract, and allow it to cool slightly.
  7. After cooling, slice the pudding into portions and drizzle warm vanilla sauce over each slice before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allowing the bread to soak adequately and using day-old bread enhances the flavor and texture of the pudding.

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