Description
This delicious Golden Caramel Bread Pudding combines creamy custard and rich caramel to create a dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices day-old bread (preferably brioche or challah)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for custard)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
- Butter for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
- Prepare Caramel: In a saucepan, heat 1 cup of sugar over medium heat, occasionally stirring until it melts into a golden caramel. Pour the caramel into a greased baking dish, tilting it to coat the bottom evenly. Set aside.
- Prepare Custard: In a separate saucepan, warm the milk over medium heat until slightly steaming (do not boil). In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, 1 cup of sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Gradually add the warm milk to the egg mixture, whisking continuously to prevent curdling.
- Assemble Bread and Custard: Cut the bread slices into quarters and arrange them over the caramel in the baking dish. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread, pressing gently to soak the bread.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the baking dish in a larger pan. Fill the larger pan with hot water halfway up the sides of the dish to create a water bath. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the pudding is set and the top is golden.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Ensure your bread is slightly stale to absorb the custard better.
- For an extra indulgent twist, add a handful of raisins or chocolate chips between the bread layers.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of cream for an added touch of luxury.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg