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Brown Sugar Sauce Bread Pudding

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A rich and comforting bread pudding made with soft bread cubes soaked in a spiced custard, baked until golden, and served with a warm brown sugar cardamom sauce.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 loaves bread of your choice, cut into 1-inch pieces (Hawaiian rolls or challah recommended)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 cup cold heavy cream
  • Extra heavy cream for topping (optional)
  • Optional toppings: Turbinado sugar or raw sugar, Pistachios, Chocolate chips, Raisins, Powdered sugar, Ice cream for serving
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for sauce)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed (for sauce)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cardamom (for sauce)
  • 2 cups whole milk (for sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for sauce)
  • 1 pinch salt, plus more to taste (for sauce)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast for about 4 minutes until lightly dry (optional).
  2. Generously butter a baking dish and add the bread cubes evenly.
  3. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar, milk, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract. Whisk until sugar dissolves, then remove from heat and let cool for 5–10 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and egg yolk. Slowly pour the cooled milk mixture into the eggs while whisking. Stir in the heavy cream.
  5. Pour the custard over the bread, pressing gently so all pieces are soaked. Let rest for at least 20 minutes or refrigerate overnight.
  6. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Bake the pudding for 30–35 minutes, until the top is golden and a skewer comes out clean.
  7. Meanwhile, make the sauce: melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook until lightly browned.
  8. Whisk in milk gradually, then add brown sugar, cardamom, vanilla, and salt. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens to a gravy-like consistency.
  9. Remove pudding from oven. Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve warm with sauce and ice cream.

Notes

  • Toasting bread improves texture but is optional.
  • Refrigerating overnight enhances flavor and texture.
  • Try different toppings or mix-ins like nuts, dried fruit, or chocolate chips.
  • Brown sugar in custard can replace part of the granulated sugar for deeper flavor.
  • Plant-based milk can be used but may result in a lighter texture.

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