Description
“What’s the best bread for bread pudding?” The #1 question you’re probably asking if you’re making bread pudding this December, well, don't panic, I have great bread options below and a delicious and easy old-fashioned bread pudding recipe for you.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf day-old challah bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 9 to 10 cups of bread.)
- 5 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar (you can use less sugar if you prefer)
- 4 cups (960 ml) whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup raisins
- vanilla ice cream to serve
Instructions
- Prep the bread:Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9 × 13-inch casserole dish. Add the cubed day-old challah and spread it out evenly.
- Make the custard:In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, whole milk, vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon until smooth and well combined. Add the raisins.
- Soak the bread:Pour the custard evenly over the bread and raisins. Gently press the bread down into the custard so every piece gets coated. Let it sit for 10–15 minutes to soak.
- Bake:Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45–55 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set but still slightly soft.
- Serve:Let the bread pudding cool for a few minutes, then serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
HOW TO STORE LEFTOVERS? Store bread pudding covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
CAN YOU FREEZE BREAD PUDDING? Freeze it well-wrapped for up to 3 months, then thaw in the fridge and reheat before serving.
HOW TO REHEAT? Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10–15 minutes or in the microwave for 30–60 seconds until warm.
TIPS AND TRICKS:
Press the bread down after pouring the custard so every piece absorbs it.
Bake uncovered so the top gets golden and crisp.
Don’t overbake — the center should be slightly jiggly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- 15: minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 233 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g