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Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

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A comforting and nostalgic bread pudding dessert paired with a luscious vanilla sauce, perfect for family gatherings and cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups Cubed white bread (about 8 slices)
  • 1/2 cup Raisins Can substitute with dried cherries or cranberries
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 1/4 cup Butter Plus additional 1/2 cup for the sauce
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Plus additional 1/2 cup for the sauce
  • 2 Eggs Slightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Plus 1 tablespoon for the sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup Firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Heavy whipping cream

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cubed white bread and raisins.
  3. In a saucepan, heat the milk and 1/4 cup of butter over medium heat until the butter melts (about 4 to 7 minutes).
  4. Pour the warm milk mixture over the bread and raisins, allowing it to mingle for 10 minutes.
  5. Gently stir in the sugar, slightly beaten eggs, vanilla, and ground nutmeg until well-combined.
  6. Pour the mixture into a greased 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
Baking
  1. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
Vanilla Sauce Preparation
  1. Combine the remaining butter, sugar, brown sugar, and heavy whipping cream in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until thickened (about 5 to 8 minutes).
  2. Finally, stir in 1 tablespoon of vanilla, and remove from heat.
Serving
  1. Serve the warm bread pudding with the vanilla sauce drizzled on top, optionally adding whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

Use slightly stale bread for a richer texture. Feel free to add a pinch of cinnamon or allspice for enhanced flavor. Ensure the center is fully set before removing from the oven for the best consistency.

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