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Best Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

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A cozy, classic dessert made with toasted bread soaked in spiced custard and topped with a silky homemade vanilla sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or whenever comfort food calls.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 10 slices hearty farmhouse-style bread, toasted and cut into cubes
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 ¼ cups whole milk (for sauce)
  • ½ cup light brown sugar (for sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for sauce)
  • 1 large egg (for sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for sauce)
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon (for sauce)
  • 1 pinch salt (for sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (for sauce)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together milk, white sugar, melted butter, eggs, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  3. Add toasted bread cubes and raisins to the custard. Stir gently to coat evenly.
  4. Spoon mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 50–55 minutes, covering loosely with foil after 30 minutes.
  5. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes.
  6. To make the vanilla sauce, whisk milk, brown sugar, melted butter, egg, flour, cinnamon, and salt in a saucepan until smooth.
  7. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, for about 10–12 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  9. Serve warm bread pudding with vanilla sauce poured over or on the side.

Notes

  • Use hearty bread for best texture — stale or toasted works best.
  • Soak bread well to ensure even custard absorption.
  • The vanilla sauce thickens more as it cools — reheat gently if needed.
  • You can omit or substitute raisins with dried cranberries or chopped dates.
  • This dessert is best served warm but can be reheated easily.

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