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Grandma’s Classic Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

Grandma's Classic Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce Bliss

A deliciously simple dessert, Grandma's Classic Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce brings nostalgic flavors to the table, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Soaking Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pudding
  • 4 cups cubed stale white bread Can substitute with challah or brioche
  • ¼ cup raisins Substitute with dried cranberries or chopped apples
  • 2 cups whole milk Can use 2% or almond milk
  • 2 large eggs Beaten
  • ¼ cup sugar Reduce if using sweet fruits
  • ¼ cup butter Unsalted preferred
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Can substitute with almond extract
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg Can replace with ground cinnamon
For the Caramel Sauce
  • ½ cup butter Unsalted preferred
  • ½ cup sugar Can experiment with brown sugar
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar Replace with coconut sugar if desired
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream Can use half-and-half for a lighter sauce

Equipment

  • Casserole dish
  • saucepan
  • mixing bowls
  • measuring cups

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine 4 cups of cubed stale white bread with ¼ cup of raisins in a mixing bowl.
  3. Warm 2 cups of whole milk and ¼ cup of butter in a saucepan until the butter melts, then pour over the bread mixture. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  4. Add ¼ cup of sugar, 2 beaten eggs, 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, and ¼ teaspoon of ground nutmeg to the soaked bread. Fold gently.
  5. Grease a 1.5-quart casserole dish and pour the mixture into it, spreading it evenly.
  6. Bake for 40-50 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
  7. Prepare the caramel sauce by melting ½ cup of butter, then adding ½ cup of sugar and ½ cup of packed brown sugar until dissolved. Stir in ½ cup of heavy whipping cream and cook until thickened.
  8. Allow the pudding to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serve drizzled with the caramel sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Ensure bread is stale for optimal texture. Monitor baking carefully to avoid dryness.

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