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Best Easy Bread Pudding Recipe

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This BEST Easy Bread Pudding recipe features soft brioche cubes soaked in a rich and aromatic custard made with whole milk, brown sugar, spices, and vanilla. Baked to golden perfection, this classic dessert is creamy, comforting, and simple to prepare, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

Bread Base

  • 12 ounce brioche loaf, cut into 1” rustic cubes (fresh, not stale)

Custard and Topping

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed (divided as ¾ cup and ¼ cup)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract (divided as ½ teaspoon and 1 teaspoon)
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the baking dish: Grease a 9×13” baking dish thoroughly. Then preheat your oven to 375℉ (190℃) to ensure it reaches the right baking temperature.
  2. Make the sugar butter layer: Combine ¾ cup of light brown sugar, melted unsalted butter, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract in a bowl. Mix well and spread this evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create a flavorful base for the bread pudding.
  3. Add the bread cubes: Arrange the 1-inch brioche cubes in a single, even layer over the sugar butter mixture in the baking dish to ensure each piece bakes evenly.
  4. Mix the custard: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups whole milk, 4 lightly beaten large eggs, ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 ¼ teaspoons cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon salt. The spices may form small clumps, which is normal.
  5. Soak the bread: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the brioche cubes in the baking dish. Make sure each cube is coated but do not stir. Allow the bread and custard to sit and soak for 15 minutes so the bread absorbs the flavorful custard.
  6. Bake the pudding: Place a foil-lined baking sheet on the oven rack below to catch any drips. Put the prepared baking dish on the rack above and bake for 40-46 minutes or until the pudding is golden brown, puffed, and the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  7. Cool and serve: Once baked, remove the bread pudding from the oven and allow it to cool for about 5 minutes. The pudding will deflate slightly as it cools. Slice and serve warm for a comforting dessert experience.

Notes

  • Using fresh brioche is key to achieving a rich texture; avoid stale bread for this recipe.
  • Letting the bread soak in the custard mixture for 15 minutes helps thoroughly infuse flavors and ensures a moist pudding.
  • Do not stir after pouring the custard over the bread cubes to maintain the pudding’s texture.
  • Placing foil under the baking dish prevents oven mess from any bubbling custard.
  • Serve slightly warm with a drizzle of cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgence.

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