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GRANDMA’S OLD-FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING WITH VANILLA SAUCE

Sana Umer
This comforting old-fashioned bread pudding is soft, warm, and full of nostalgic flavour. Topped with a rich vanilla sauce, it’s the perfect dessert to use up stale bread and create a classic treat just like Grandma made.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups cubed day-old bread
  • 2 cups milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup raisins optional
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

For Vanilla Sauce:

  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together milk, cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Add bread cubes and raisins (if using). Stir to soak thoroughly. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Pour into the baking dish, drizzle with melted butter, and bake for 45 minutes or until golden and set.
  • To make vanilla sauce, heat butter, sugar, and cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until smooth, remove from heat, and stir in vanilla.
  • Serve warm bread pudding with a generous drizzle of vanilla sauce.

Notes

  • Make Ahead: Prepare the pudding a day ahead and reheat before serving. Sauce can also be stored and reheated gently.
  • Customising the Flavour: Add chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or swap raisins for dried cranberries.
  • Serving Suggestions: Best served warm with vanilla sauce or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
  • Allergy-Friendly Options: Use dairy-free milk and butter for a lactose-free version.
  • Storage Tips: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave or oven.
Keyword bread pudding with vanilla sauce, classic comfort food, easy bread pudding, Old-fashioned bread pudding, traditional dessert