Description
A deliciously rich and creamy bread pudding made with day-old bread, milk, eggs, and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 6 cups day old bread cubes (brioche or challah recommended)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup (such as Karo brand)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×9 baking dish with nonstick spray or butter and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Add the bread cubes to the bowl and toss to combine.
- Spoon the bread cubes into your prepared baking dish in a single layer, and pour any excess egg mixture over top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until golden browned on top and set in the middle.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over Medium heat.
- Add the sugar and Karo syrup, and whisk until combined.
- Add the heavy cream, vanilla, and salt, and whisk to combine.
- Turn the heat to High and quickly bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat back down to Medium-low and allow the mixture to simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and pour over the baked bread pudding.
Notes
- Using brioche or challah gives the best texture and flavor.
- For added richness, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg