Crème Brûlée Bread Pudding Recipe
Make Crème Brûlée Bread Pudding Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Bread Pudding Base
Crème Brûlée Topping
Method
Bread Pudding Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Bread
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut the French bread into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Mix the Custard
In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes, ensuring all pieces are well soaked. Let it sit for 15 minutes to absorb.
- 4
Bake the Pudding
Transfer the soaked bread mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until set and golden brown on top.
Crème Brûlée Topping Preparation
- 5
Prepare the Cream
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it's just about to boil. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- 6
Add Sugar
Once the pudding is baked and slightly cooled, pour the hot cream mixture evenly over the top of the bread pudding.
- 7
Caramelize the Sugar
Sprinkle granulated sugar evenly over the cream layer. Using a kitchen torch, carefully caramelize the sugar until it’s golden brown and crispy. Alternatively, place under a broiler for a few minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- 8
Serve
Allow the crème brûlée topping to cool slightly before slicing and serving the bread pudding warm. Enjoy!