Jul 14 2026
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Grilled Bread Pudding French Toast Recipe

Inspired by Light House Bistro
Time1h
Serves4

creme anglaise, fresh berries

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Ingredients

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Bread Pudding

Creme Anglaise

Fresh Berries

Method

Bread Pudding

  1. 1

    Prepare the Bread

    Tear the stale bread into small pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Mix the Custard

    In another bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.

  3. 3

    Combine

    Pour the custard mixture over the torn bread and gently fold until the bread is fully soaked. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes to absorb the custard.

  4. 4

    Grill the Bread Pudding

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Grease the grill with butter. Scoop out portions of the soaked bread pudding and shape into patties. Grill each patty for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and slightly crispy.

Creme Anglaise

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and split vanilla bean (scrape out the seeds and add both seeds and pod).

  2. 6

    Heat Mixture

    Heat the mixture over medium heat until it is hot but not boiling, stirring frequently.

  3. 7

    Whisk Egg Yolks

    In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until they are pale and thick.

  4. 8

    Temper the Yolks

    Slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the yolks, whisking constantly to temper the yolks.

  5. 9

    Cook the Sauce

    Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and strain to remove the vanilla pod.

Fresh Berries

  1. 10

    Prepare the Berries

    Wash the mixed fresh berries under cold water and drain them well.

  2. 11

    Serve

    Arrange the fresh berries on the plate alongside the grilled bread pudding patties and drizzle with creme anglaise.

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