Description
This Gourmet Custard Bread Pudding is a rich and indulgent dessert made with day-old bread, eggs, and a creamy custard mixture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups day-old brioche or challah bread, cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (optional)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Bread: Place the cubed bread into a large mixing bowl and drizzle with melted butter. Toss gently to coat the bread evenly.
- Make Custard Mixture: In another bowl, whisk together heavy cream, milk, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until fully combined.
- Combine: Pour the custard mixture over the buttered bread cubes. Gently press down the bread to ensure it fully absorbs the custard. Let it sit for about 10 minutes.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Grease a baking dish and transfer the soaked bread into it, spreading evenly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
- Garnish: Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Bread Choices: Using brioche or challah provides a rich texture and flavor, but you can substitute with any sturdy bread.
- Flavor Variations: Add raisins, chocolate chips, or nuts for additional flavors.
- Custard Consistency: For a creamier pudding, increase the heavy cream and decrease the milk.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg