Description
This warm, comforting bread pudding, drenched in a rich vanilla sauce, is a classic holiday dessert that brings back the taste of simpler times. Perfect for cozy winter gatherings, it’s a sweet memory of Grandma’s kitchen that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Bread Pudding:
- 4 cups (about 8 slices) cubed white bread
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- For the Vanilla Sauce:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, combine the cubed bread and raisins.
- In a small saucepan, heat milk and 1/4 cup butter over medium heat until the butter melts (about 4–7 minutes). Pour this mixture over the bread and let sit for 10 minutes to absorb.
- Stir in the sugar, eggs, vanilla, and nutmeg. Pour the mixture into a greased 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes, until the center is set and a light golden brown.
For the Vanilla Sauce:
- In a small saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients except vanilla. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and comes to a full boil (about 5–8 minutes).
- Stir in vanilla.
To Serve: Spoon warm bread pudding into dessert dishes and drizzle with the vanilla sauce. Serve warm, and store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Notes
For a little holiday flair, sprinkle a dash of cinnamon over each serving, or top with a dollop of whipped cream.