GRANDMA’S OLD-FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING WITH VANILLA SAUCE

 

Ingredients

For the Bread Pudding:

4 cups day-old bread, cubed (French bread, brioche, or white bread)

2 cups whole milk (or heavy cream for richness)

2 eggs, beaten

½ cup sugar (or sugar-free sweetener like monk fruit)

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp cinnamon

¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)

¼ cup melted butter

½ cup raisins or chopped nuts (optional)

For the Vanilla Sauce:

½ cup heavy cream

¼ cup butter

¼ cup sugar (or sugar-free substitute)

1 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Make the Bread Pudding:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.

2. Soak the Bread: In a large bowl, combine bread cubes and milk. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until bread softens.

3. Mix the Custard: In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and melted butter. Stir into the soaked bread. Add raisins or nuts if using.

4. Bake: Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and set in the center.

Make the Vanilla Sauce:

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and add cream and sugar. Stir until dissolved.

2. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

Serve:

Drizzle warm vanilla sauce over the bread pudding before serving.

Enjoy with a scoop of sugar-free vanilla ice cream if desired!

Would you like a keto-friendly version with low-carb bread?