Bread Pudding Recipe

This recipe is proof-positive that leftover bread can easily be converted to dessert without much work.

There’s room for customization here: consider adding fresh or dried fruit or a combination of spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and cardamom.

It makes a great brunch dish, served with fresh fruit compote. Or add a handful of chocolate chips before baking for a decidedly more decadent outcome.

The BEST Bread Pudding Recipe

This old-fashioned bread pudding recipe is so easy, traditional, and is the custard dessert recipe we all love! Plus, an optional vanilla sauce to drizzle on top!

Prep: 5min

Total: 50min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 serving (1/6 recipe)

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 serving (1/6 recipe), calories 316 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 132 mg, Sodium 272 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 30 g

Ingredients:

• 6 slices stale bread
• 3 Tablespoons of butter (1 Tbsp + 2 Tbsp)
• 4 Beaten Eggs
• 2 cups Milk
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 tablespoon butter (salted (but unsalted is ok too!))
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instruction:

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Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding

Bread pudding is a delicious treat and an even better way to reduce food waste! For this bread pudding recipe, collect the heels and any extra slices of bread you have and freeze them. When you have enough to measure six cups (this is about six slices of bread), thaw the slices and start baking this warm and comforting bread pudding.

Prep: 15min

Total: 1

Yield: 8

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 200 , Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, servingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg

Ingredients:

• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 cups soft bread cubes (about 6 slices bread)
• 1/2 cup raisins, if desired
• Whipping (heavy) cream, if desired

Instruction:

1. Heat oven to 350°F. In 2-quart saucepan, heat milk and butter over medium heat until butter is melted and milk is hot.
2. In large bowl, mix eggs, sugar, cinnamon and salt. Stir in bread cubes and raisins. Stir in milk mixture. Pour into ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole.
3. Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted 1 inch from edge comes out clean. Serve warm with whipping cream.

Bread Pudding

This bourbon-spiked challah bread pudding is the perfect dessert for a cozy night in.

Prep: 15min

Total: 1h15min

Yield: 6 to 8

Nutrition Facts: servingSize , calories 305, Fat 10 g, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 8 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, unSaturated Fat , Sugar 29 g, Fiber 1 g, Sodium 249 mg, Cholesterol 126 mg

Ingredients:

• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 2 tablespoons bourbon
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 4 cups (packed) challah or brioche cubes, from one loaf (about 9 oz)
• Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Instruction:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the milk, sugar, melted butter, bourbon, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt and whisk until evenly combined. Mix in the challah cubes. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, and let stand at least 1 hour (or refrigerate overnight).
3. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, until the top is golden and puffy and the center is set. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
4. Make-Ahead/Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The bread pudding can be assembled and refrigerated overnight. It can also be frozen, after baking, for up to 3 months. After it is completely cooled, double-wrap it securely with aluminum foil or plastic freezer wrap. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Before serving, reheat in a 300°F-oven until warmed through.

How to Make the BEST Bread Pudding

FAQ

How do you make Paula Deen’s bread pudding?

1. 3 cups divided granulated sugar.
2. 5 large beaten eggs.
3. 2 cups milk.
4. 4 teaspoons divided vanilla extract.
5. 3 cups cubed allow to stale overnight in a bowl Italian bread.
6. 1 cup packed light brown sugar.
7. 1/2 cup melted, plus 1/4 cup softened butter.
8. 1 cup chopped pecans.

How does Gordon Ramsay make bread pudding?

1. 50g softened butter, plus extra to grease.
2. 2–3 tbsp apricot jam.
3. 6 pains au chocolat, cut into slices 1cm thick.
4. 1–2 tbsp ground cinnamon.
5. 4 tbsp demerara sugar.
6. 35g golden raisins.
7. 500ml whole milk.
8. 120ml double cream.

What are the 3 types of pudding?

Why do you use stale bread for bread pudding?