Bread Pudding Recipe
Caramel sauce / whipped cream / Vanilla bean ice cream
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Ingredients
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Bread Pudding
Caramel Sauce
Whipped Cream
Serving
Method
Bread Pudding
- 1
Prepare the Bread
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut the stale bread into cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Mix Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Combine and Soak
Pour the wet mixture over the bread cubes. Gently stir to ensure all the bread is soaked. Let it sit for about 30 minutes to absorb the liquid.
- 4
Bake the Pudding
Transfer the soaked bread mixture to a greased baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.
Caramel Sauce
- 5
Make the Caramel
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the granulated sugar and allow it to melt without stirring. Once it begins to turn amber in color, remove it from heat.
- 6
Add Cream and Butter
Carefully add the heavy cream and butter to the melted sugar, stirring continuously until smooth. Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, then let it cool slightly.
Whipped Cream
- 7
Prepare Whipped Cream
In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer or whisk, whip until soft peaks form.
Serving
- 8
Serve the Dessert
Scoop the bread pudding into serving bowls, drizzle with warm caramel sauce, add a dollop of whipped cream, and top with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.