Bread Pudding Recipe
Oven-baked brioche, vanilla bourbon sauce, caramel, powdered sugar.
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Ingredients
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Bread Pudding
Vanilla Bourbon Sauce
Caramel and Garnish
Method
Bread Pudding Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Brioche
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut the brioche bread into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Mix Wet Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Combine and Soak
Pour the wet mixture over the brioche cubes and gently stir to coat. Let it soak for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Bake the Pudding
Transfer the soaked bread mixture into a greased baking dish. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
Vanilla Bourbon Sauce Preparation
- 5
- 6
Add Sugar and Cream
Once the butter is melted, add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Then add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer, stirring continuously.
- 7
Finish the Sauce
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and bourbon. Set aside to cool slightly.
Serving and Garnishing the Dish
- 8
Serve the Bread Pudding
Once the bread pudding is done baking, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes.
- 9
Add Sauce and Garnish
Drizzle the vanilla bourbon sauce over the warm pudding. Finish with a drizzle of caramel sauce and a dusting of powdered sugar before serving.