Ultimate Bread Pudding Recipe
Overview:
Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with our delectable Ultimate Bread Pudding recipe! Perfect for any occasion, this sumptuous treat promises a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more. Whether it’s a cozy weeknight at home or a special gathering with loved ones, this recipe guarantees to elevate your dessert game to new heights.
Recipe Details:
- Name: Ultimate Bread Pudding
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Weeknight, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 585.7
- Fat Content: 39g
- Saturated Fat Content: 21.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 428.7mg
- Sodium Content: 316.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 45.9g
- Fiber Content: 0.6g
- Sugar Content: 32.2g
- Protein Content: 14.2g
Ingredients:
- 3 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 vanilla bean
- 1 cup eggs (about 7 large eggs)
- 5 egg yolks
- 2 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 6 cups firm textured bread cubes (Note: bread can be any non-savory firm textured bread. Avoid soft supermarket bread as it makes the pudding mushy, and rustic crusty loaves with open crumb as they don’t absorb well and yield too firm a pudding. Whole wheat cinnamon raisin works well, but a brioche or challah work the best.)
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and butter a 13×9 baking dish.
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Prepare Vanilla Infusion: In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together milk and sugar. Meanwhile, scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean into the milk mixture and add the pods. Heat the mixture until steaming, but not boiling. Discard the vanilla pods after heating.
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Prepare Custard Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and egg yolks. Gradually add 2 cups of the hot milk mixture to the egg mixture, then pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining hot milk. Strain the mixture and whisk in the heavy cream.
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Assemble Bread Pudding: Spread the bread cubes evenly in the prepared baking dish. Slowly pour the custard mixture over the bread, ensuring all the bread is saturated.
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Bake: Place the baking dish in the center of the preheated oven and bake for about 1 hour, or until a small knife inserted in the center of the pudding comes out clean.
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Serve: Once baked, serve the bread pudding warm or chilled. It pairs wonderfully with whipped cream or caramel sauce.
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Optional: Feel free to customize your bread pudding by adding raisins, currants, dried cranberries, sour cherries, or any other dried fruit of your choice for an extra burst of flavor!
Enjoy the Ultimate Bread Pudding Experience!
Whether you’re a seasoned dessert enthusiast or a beginner in the kitchen, our Ultimate Bread Pudding recipe is sure to delight your taste buds and impress your guests. With its rich, creamy texture and irresistible sweetness, this classic dessert is a timeless favorite for all occasions. Whip up a batch today and treat yourself to a slice of pure indulgence! 🍞✨
