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Custard Bread Pudding

Indulgent Custard Bread Pudding You’ll Love to Share

Indulge in the creamy, comforting flavors of Custard Bread Pudding, a perfect treat for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pudding Base
  • 10 ounces Day-old Bread cubed
  • 4 Eggs
  • 2 cups Whole Milk or milk alternative
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar or brown sugar
Flavor Enhancements
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract or almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon optional
  • 1 pinch Salt
Optional Additions
  • 1 cup Raisins or Chocolate Chips use one or both
  • 1 tablespoon Butter for greasing the dish

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease the baking dish with butter.
  3. Cube the day-old bread into bite-sized pieces and spread evenly in the prepared dish.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
  5. Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes and gently press down to soak. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  6. Add optional raisins or chocolate chips on top of the soaked bread.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
  9. Serve warm, optionally with whipped cream or caramel sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best enjoyed warm. Customize toppings and add-ins according to preference.

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