Easiest Bread Pudding

Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with this 'Easiest Bread Pudding' recipe, a timeless classic that's equal parts simple and satisfying. Perfect for using up day-old bread, this dessert transforms humble ingredients like stale bread, creamy whole milk, rich heavy cream, and warm cinnamon into a luscious custard dessert with minimal effort. Ready in just an hour, including prep time, this foolproof recipe delivers a golden, custardy pudding with a delicate balance of sweetness, enhanced by optional plump raisins for a pop of texture. Whether served warm with a drizzle of caramel sauce or topped with vanilla ice cream, this quick and easy bread pudding is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser for family dinners or holiday gatherings. Perfect for fans of no-fuss recipes with big flavor, this is the ultimate solution to satisfy your dessert cravings while minimizing food waste.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 cups stale bread, cubed
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 0.5 cup raisins (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

Add the cubed stale bread to the mixture and gently stir to coat all the bread pieces. Allow the bread to soak in the custard for 10 minutes.

Step 4

If using raisins, fold them into the mixture gently.

Step 5

Pour the bread and custard mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 6

Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the bread pudding for added richness.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set but still slightly jiggly.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes before serving warm.

Step 9

Optional: Serve with a drizzle of caramel sauce, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar for extra indulgence.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2594.9 grams (2594.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6194

Total Fat 179.40g	230%
Saturated Fat 86.60g	433%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.50g
Cholesterol 919mg	306%
Sodium 8163mg	355%
Total Carbohydrate 950.40g	346%
Dietary Fiber 43.50g	155%
Total Sugars 297.90g
Protein 167.40g	335%

Vitamin D 338IU	1688%
Calcium 2845mg	219%
Iron 56mg	313%
Potassium 3270mg	70%

*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: 26.5%

Protein: 11.0%

Carbs: 62.5%