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Classic Bread Pudding

A warm and delicious dessert prepared from pieces of bread saturated in a rich custard flavored with cinnamon and vanilla, baked until it gains a golden crispy top.

50 min 4 servings 395 cal/serving Easy 7 views
Classic Bread Pudding

Instructions

  1. Preparing the Oven and Baking Dish
    Preheat the oven to 180°C, and grease a suitable baking dish (approximately 20×20 cm) with a teaspoon of butter.
  2. Arranging the Bread
    Distribute the bread cubes evenly in the dish and scatter the raisins over them, then pour all the melted butter and toss the bread gently to coat.
  3. Preparing the Custard
    In a deep bowl, whisk the eggs well with the sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon, then add the milk and cream and continue whisking until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is homogeneous. · 2 min
  4. Soaking the Bread
    Slowly pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes in the dish, press the bread lightly using a fork so it absorbs the liquid, then set it aside for 10 minutes. · 10 min
  5. Baking
    Place the dish into the preheated oven on the middle rack for 30 to 35 minutes until the pudding rises and the top becomes golden and crispy. · 35 min
  6. Serving
    Remove the pudding from the oven and let it cool down for 5 minutes, then dust it with powdered sugar and serve it warm alongside ice cream or on its own. · 5 min

Nutrition / serving

395
cal
9.8
protein g
46.5
carbs g
19.2
fat g

Chef's tips

Using stale brioche bread or croissants gives a rich texture and a wonderful buttery flavor superior to regular white bread. Do not skip the step of letting the bread soak before baking so it absorbs the flavors evenly.