Old Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
A comforting and nostalgic dessert made with cubed stale bread, milk, eggs, and enriched with a delicious vanilla sauce. Perfect for family gatherings and evoking warm memories.
Ingredients
Bread Pudding Ingredients
- 4 cups Cubed stale bread
- 2 cups Milk
- 3 large Large eggs
- 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup Raisins (optional)
Vanilla Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup Milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the 4 cups of cubed stale bread.
Bread Pudding Mixture
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of milk, 3 large eggs, 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1 tsp of vanilla extract, and 1 tsp of ground cinnamon until creamy and smooth.
- Pour the mixture over the bread cubes and gently press the bread down to soak up the liquid. Add raisins if using.
Baking
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter and pour the bread pudding mixture into the dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes until the top is set and golden brown.
Making the Vanilla Sauce
- In a medium saucepan, melt 1/2 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Once melted, whisk in 1 cup of powdered sugar, 1/4 cup of milk, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract until smooth and silky.
Serving
- Let the pudding cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Drizzle the vanilla sauce over individual portions of bread pudding before serving.
Notes
You can add fresh fruits like blueberries or bananas for added flavor. Allow the bread mixture to sit for 30 minutes before baking for better absorption.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g
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