Description
A cozy, comforting dessert made from simple ingredients, Classic Bread Pudding with Vanilla Custard is warm, soft, and full of nostalgic flavors. Perfect for holidays or casual dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups brioche bread, cubed
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Place the bread cubes into the greased dish and scatter raisins throughout if using.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread and press gently to soak. Let it sit for 30 minutes.
- Set the dish in a larger pan with hot water to create a water bath and bake for 45–50 minutes, until the top is golden and center is just set.
- Brush the top with melted butter and let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for best texture.
- Customize with chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit.
- Letting it rest before serving improves flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: bread pudding, vanilla custard, classic dessert, easy pudding, holiday dessert