Delicious Easy Vanilla Bread Pudding Recipe for Cozy Treat
Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with this easy vanilla bread pudding recipe. Soft, moist, and perfectly balanced for a cozy treat.
Ingredients
- 1 12-pack King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls or 1 12oz loaf of Brioche bread, ideally dried out overnight
- 3 tbsp butter + more for greasing the pan 45g
- 4 eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 ½ cups whole milk 480g
- 1 cup heavy cream 240g
- ¾ cup granulated sugar 165g
- 2 tsp vanilla
- Optional: pinch of salt
Instructions
Prepare the Bread:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Grease a 7x11" (or similar-sized) baking dish with butter.
- Cut day-old bread into big cubes (about 1.5-2 inches). Place them into the dish without worrying about the arrangement.
Make the Vanilla Custard Sauce:
- Mix all the custard ingredients in a nonstick saucepan. Whisk them well to combine.
- Heat over medium-low heat, stirring continuously, until the butter melts.
Assemble and Bake:
- Pour the custard sauce over the bread, making sure to cover all pieces. Save about 1.5 to 2 cups of sauce for later.
- Press the bread gently to help it soak up the sauce.
- Bake for 40 minutes, until golden and firm but still a little jiggly.
Prepare the Vanilla Creme Anglaise:
- Use the reserved sauce to make creme anglaise. Cook it over low heat, stirring until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Strain it to remove lumps, making sure it's pourable.
Serve:
- Slice the bread pudding and drizzle creme anglaise over the top.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar and enjoy while warm.