Almond Bread Pudding

Transform your leftover bread into pure dessert bliss with this Almond Bread Pudding recipe, a timeless classic with a nutty twist. Made with cubes of day-old French or brioche bread and studded with sliced almonds, this dish is soaked in a rich custard of whole milk, heavy cream, and warm vanilla and almond extracts, delivering a luxuriously soft and flavorful texture. A hint of ground cinnamon adds a dash of cozy spice, while a golden-baked top offers the perfect contrast. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and baked to perfection in under an hour, this comfort food favorite is ideal for brunch gatherings or as a decadent dessert. Dust it with a touch of powdered sugar before serving for a beautiful and irresistible finish! Keywords: almond bread pudding, easy bread pudding recipe, custard dessert with almonds, baked bread pudding dessert.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 cups (cubed) Day-old bread (French or brioche)
• 0.5 cups Sliced almonds
• 2 cups Whole milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 4 Large eggs
• 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Almond extract
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed bread and sliced almonds. Toss gently to distribute the almonds evenly.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract, melted butter, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined and smooth.

Step 4

Pour the milk mixture over the bread cubes and almonds. Gently stir to coat all the bread pieces evenly. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes, allowing the bread to soak up the custard.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Press down lightly with a spatula to ensure the bread is fully submerged in the custard.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 40–45 minutes, or until the pudding is set, and the top is golden brown.

Step 7

Remove the pudding from the oven and let it cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Step 8

Optionally, dust the top with powdered sugar for added sweetness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2631.3 grams (2631.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6916

Total Fat 258.50g	331%
Saturated Fat 122.80g	614%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.50g
Cholesterol 1533mg	511%
Sodium 8281mg	360%
Total Carbohydrate 1007.40g	366%
Dietary Fiber 38.30g	137%
Total Sugars 305.90g
Protein 196.70g	393%

Vitamin D 375IU	1874%
Calcium 1508mg	116%
Iron 41mg	227%
Potassium 2983mg	63%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.6%

Protein: 11.0%

Carbs: 56.4%