Bread Pudding with Comfort Sauce

Transform your dessert game with this irresistible Bread Pudding with Comfort Sauce, a heartwarming classic infused with rich, indulgent flavors that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Made with day-old French bread or brioche, this recipe transforms pantry staples like milk, heavy cream, and eggs into a velvety custard infused with hints of vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The golden-baked pudding is elevated by a luscious comfort sauce—a decadent blend of brown sugar, butter, and cream with a touch of vanilla—perfectly poured over the warm dessert for the ultimate finish. Ideal for cozy gatherings or as a nostalgic treat, this bread pudding is easy to prepare in under an hour and serves 8, making it a crowd-pleaser you'll come back to time and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 cups day-old bread (French bread or brioche preferred)
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 4 large eggs
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
• 0.5 cup raisins (optional)
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter (for sauce)
• 0.5 cup brown sugar (for sauce)
• 0.5 cup heavy cream (for sauce)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for sauce)
• 0.25 teaspoon salt (for sauce)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Cut the day-old bread into 1-inch cubes and place them in the prepared baking dish. If using raisins, sprinkle them evenly over the bread.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and melted butter until well combined.

Step 4

Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring all pieces are soaked. Press down gently to help the bread absorb the liquid.

Step 5

Let the mixture sit for 10-15 minutes to fully soak, then cover with foil.

Step 6

Bake for 30 minutes covered, then remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes or until the top is golden and the custard is set.

Step 7

While the bread pudding is baking, prepare the comfort sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.

Step 8

Stir in the brown sugar and heavy cream, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 9

Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.

Step 10

Allow the bread pudding to cool slightly before serving warm, drizzled with the comfort sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2917.5 grams (2917.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7473

Total Fat 276.80g	355%
Saturated Fat 153.80g	769%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.50g
Cholesterol 1401mg	467%
Sodium 8197mg	356%
Total Carbohydrate 1047.30g	381%
Dietary Fiber 43.30g	155%
Total Sugars 398.40g
Protein 175.60g	351%

Vitamin D 417IU	2085%
Calcium 2407mg	185%
Iron 58mg	319%
Potassium 3596mg	77%

*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: 33.7%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 56.7%