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Classic Bread Pudding with Warm Vanilla Sauce
Emily

Classic Bread Pudding with Warm Vanilla Sauce

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups (8 slices) cubed white bread
  • ½ cup raisins
  • 2 cups milk
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 9×9-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls (large & medium)
  • Whisk
  • Saucepan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups & spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat & Prep: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9×9-inch baking dish.
  2. Mix Bread & Raisins: Place cubed bread and raisins in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Make Custard: In another bowl, whisk milk, melted butter, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Combine: Pour custard mixture over bread and raisins. Gently stir and let sit for 10 minutes so bread absorbs liquid.
  5. Bake: Transfer to prepared baking dish. Bake 40–45 minutes or until top is golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Make Vanilla Sauce: While pudding bakes, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in both sugars until dissolved. Add cream and cook 1–2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla
  7. Serve: Let bread pudding cool slightly. Drizzle with warm vanilla sauce and serve.

Notes

  • Best served warm for optimal texture and flavor.
  • Sauce thickens as it cools – reheat to loosen.
  • Adjust sweetness to taste by reducing sugar slightly if desired.