Classic Bread Pudding with Vanilla Custard 🍞🍮

Classic Bread Pudding with Vanilla Custard

This Classic Bread Pudding with Vanilla Custard is an old-fashioned dessert that turns simple, day-old bread into a luxurious, velvety treat. The custard is infused with vanilla and warm spices, soaking every cube of bread to create a soft, rich center and golden top. Serve warm with a drizzle of cream or a scoop of ice cream for the ultimate comfort dessert.

📝 Ingredients

For the Bread Pudding:

• 6 cups day-old bread, cubed (French bread, brioche, or challah work best)
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar (optional, for deeper flavor)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup raisins or chopped pecans (optional)
• 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing the pan)

For the Vanilla Custard Sauce:

• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for extra thickness)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or 1 vanilla bean
• Pinch of salt
  

  👩‍🍳 Instructions