This Classic Bread Pudding with Vanilla Custard is a comforting, timeless dessert. Cubes of day-old bread are soaked in a rich, creamy custard flavored with vanilla and warm spices, then baked to a golden finish. Served warm with a homemade vanilla custard sauce, it’s an indulgent treat everyone will love.
Classic Bread Pudding with Vanilla Custard
Ingredients
For the Bread Pudding:
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Day-old bread, cubed | 6 cups |
| Whole milk | 2 cups |
| Heavy cream | 1 cup |
| Large eggs | 4 |
| Granulated sugar | ¾ cup |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tbsp |
| Ground cinnamon | ½ tsp |
| Ground nutmeg | ¼ tsp |
| Salt | ¼ tsp |
| Raisins (optional) | ½ cup |
| Unsalted butter, melted | 2 tbsp |
For the Vanilla Custard Sauce:
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Heavy cream | 1 cup |
| Milk | ½ cup |
| Sugar | ¼ cup |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tbsp |
