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Brown Butter Bread Pudding

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This cozy brown butter bread pudding transforms simple ingredients into a warm, comforting dessert with rich custard-soaked bread and a nutty, caramel-like brown butter sauce. Perfect for gatherings or a comforting night in.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • For the bread pudding:
  • 6 slices stale bread, torn into pieces (about 4 to 5 cups)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup raisins, optional
  • For the brown butter sauce:
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking dish with 1 tablespoon of butter.
  2. Place the torn bread into the baking dish. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and drizzle over the bread pieces.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, white sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined. Fold in raisins, if using.
  4. Pour the custard over the bread, making sure all pieces are soaked. Let sit for 5 minutes to absorb.
  5. Bake uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is set.
  6. While baking, prepare the brown butter sauce: Melt the salted butter in a saucepan over high heat. Once melted, reduce to medium heat and cook until golden brown and fragrant.
  7. Reduce heat to low and stir in brown sugar and milk or cream. Cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  8. Drizzle the warm sauce over the bread pudding just before serving.

Notes

  • Use half cream and half milk for a richer pudding.
  • Chopped nuts or dried cranberries can replace raisins for variation.
  • Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the custard for added spice.
  • Lightly toast fresh bread if you don’t have stale bread.

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