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Decadent Bread Pudding with Warm Vanilla Sauce You’ll Love

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A cozy, comforting dessert made with buttery bread soaked in a spiced custard and topped with a rich, warm vanilla sauce. This Decadent Bread Pudding delivers nostalgic flavor and indulgent texture — perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or any chilly evening treat.

Ingredients

8–9 cups day-old challah or brioche bread, cubed

5 tbsp butter, melted

5 large eggs, room temperature

2.5 cups whole milk (or half-and-half for a richer texture)

1 cup granulated sugar

1.5 tsp ground cinnamon

0.25 tsp ground nutmeg

1.5 tsp pure vanilla extract

0.67 cup golden raisins (optional)

For the Warm Vanilla Sauce:

4 tbsp butter

0.5 cup brown sugar

0.5 cup granulated sugar

0.5 cup heavy cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with melted butter.
  2. Cube the day-old bread and spread evenly in the prepared dish.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread, pressing gently to help it absorb. Let it sit for 30 minutes.
  5. Bake for 35–45 minutes, until golden brown and the custard is set. Cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.
  6. For the vanilla sauce, combine butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cream in a saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring until thickened and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  7. Drizzle the warm vanilla sauce generously over the bread pudding and serve immediately.

Notes

Use challah or brioche for the best texture and flavor.

Replace raisins with chocolate chips, dried cranberries, or chopped nuts for variation.

For a richer custard, substitute part of the milk with cream.

Add orange zest or a splash of rum extract for a festive twist.

Cover with foil halfway through baking to prevent over-browning.

Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.

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