Name: Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Cuisine: American

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February 18, 2026

Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce is a rich, spongy dessert you can make at home. This buttery cinnamon dessert is like a fluffier version of French toast, drenched in a sweet vanilla sauce. This easy old fashioned recipe for bread pudding makes the perfect dessert, transforming day-old bread and melted butter into a rich custard bread pudding in silky vanilla sauce.

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Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

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Bread Pudding

Heat oven to 350ºF.

Spray a 13×9 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Place bread cubes in a large bowl; set aside.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, milk, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon and salt.

Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes and stir until combined; allow the mixture to sit for 15 minutes.

Transfer bread mixture to prepared baking dish and bake for 50-60 minutes or until pudding is fully set.

Vanilla Sauce

While bread pudding is baking, add heavy cream, cornstarch and sugar to a sauce pan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.

Add butter and whisk until butter melts and bubbles start to form on the edges of the pan.

Whisk until mixture reaches desired consistency.

Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla extract.

Serve bread pudding with vanilla sauce drizzled on top.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Bread Selection Magic 🍞
Use day-old French bread or brioche for the best texture, as slightly stale bread absorbs the custard more effectively and prevents sogginess.
Custard Consistency Trick 🥚
Whisk eggs and dairy slowly and thoroughly to prevent curdling, ensuring a smooth and silky custard base for your bread pudding.
Soaking Technique Pro 💧
Let bread cubes soak in the custard mixture for at least 30 minutes before baking to maximize flavor absorption and create a more luxurious texture.
Vanilla Sauce Perfection 🥄
Use pure vanilla extract and temper your sauce slowly to prevent separation, creating a smooth and rich accompaniment to the bread pudding.
Baking Moisture Hack 🔥
Bake the bread pudding in a water bath to create even, gentle heat and prevent the edges from drying out or becoming too crisp.

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Hi! I’m Christina… welcome to my kitchen! It’s so nice to meet you! I share tried and true recipes that anyone can make. I believe, if you can read, you can cook.