Custard Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
Indulge in the delightful comfort of Custard Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce, a rich and creamy dessert that transforms simple ingredients into a heartwarming treat. This easy-to-make baked pudding features toasted French bread soaked in a luscious custard made from whole milk, heavy cream, and eggs. Enhanced with the sweet aroma of vanilla, it’s perfect for breakfast or dessert and can be served warm or chilled. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or enjoying a cozy family gathering, this versatile dish is sure to impress everyone at the table. With endless serving options—like fresh berries or a scoop of vanilla ice cream—this classic recipe invites creativity and personalization.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz loaf of French bread
- 3 ¾ cups whole milk
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 7 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups sugar
- Optional: zest of 1/2 an orange
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the French bread into cubes and place them evenly in a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, eggs, vanilla extract, sugar, and optional orange zest until well combined.
- Pour the custard mixture over the cubed bread, ensuring all pieces are coated.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 60 minutes; then remove foil and bake for an additional 30–40 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm with vanilla sauce or your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 210mg