Bread Pudding
Savor the warmth of a delightful bread pudding that transforms stale bread into a cozy dessert sensation! With creamy custard, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and a splash of vanilla, this dish offers a comforting blend of flavors that will make your taste buds dance. Perfect for using up leftovers, it’s a sweet treat that brings everyone together!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- 1/4 cup cream (60 ml)
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups milk (480 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1.5 loaves leftover bread of your choice
- 3/4 cup sugar (150 g)
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract and rose and almond extract (15 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (2.5 ml)
- Fresh nutmegoptional
- 1/2 tsp salt (2.5 ml)
📦Other(2)
- 1/2 cup toasted peanuts (120 ml)
- 1/4 cup whiskey (60 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use day-old bread with 30-40% moisture content - fresh bread will dissolve into mush while stale bread absorbs custard without losing structure.ingredient30-40% moisture
- ✓Heat your custard base to 160°F before pouring over bread to partially cook the eggs and create a silkier texture through controlled protein coagulation.technique160°F
- ✓Let the bread soak in custard for exactly 30 minutes - this allows complete saturation without over-softening the bread's gluten structure.timing30 minutes
- ✓Bake at 325°F in a water bath to maintain even heat distribution and prevent the eggs from curdling at temperatures above 185°F.technique325°F
- ✓Use a 3:1 ratio of milk to eggs by weight for optimal custard consistency - this creates enough protein structure without becoming rubbery.ingredient3:1 ratio
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
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Bread Pudding
Savor the warmth of a delightful bread pudding that transforms stale bread into a cozy dessert sensation! With creamy custard, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and a splash of vanilla, this dish offers a comforting blend of flavors that will make your taste buds dance. Perfect for using up leftovers, it’s a sweet treat that brings everyone together!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- 1/4 cup cream (60 ml)
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups milk (480 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1.5 loaves leftover bread of your choice
- 3/4 cup sugar (150 g)
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract and rose and almond extract (15 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (2.5 ml)
- Fresh nutmegoptional
- 1/2 tsp salt (2.5 ml)
📦Other(2)
- 1/2 cup toasted peanuts (120 ml)
- 1/4 cup whiskey (60 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use day-old bread with 30-40% moisture content - fresh bread will dissolve into mush while stale bread absorbs custard without losing structure.ingredient30-40% moisture
- ✓Heat your custard base to 160°F before pouring over bread to partially cook the eggs and create a silkier texture through controlled protein coagulation.technique160°F
- ✓Let the bread soak in custard for exactly 30 minutes - this allows complete saturation without over-softening the bread's gluten structure.timing30 minutes
- ✓Bake at 325°F in a water bath to maintain even heat distribution and prevent the eggs from curdling at temperatures above 185°F.technique325°F
- ✓Use a 3:1 ratio of milk to eggs by weight for optimal custard consistency - this creates enough protein structure without becoming rubbery.ingredient3:1 ratio