Best 9 Best Bread Pudding Recipes

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Bread pudding, a delectable dessert with a rich history dating back to the 11th century, is a delightful symphony of flavors and textures. Savor the perfect balance of soft, pillowy bread, infused with the aromatic essence of spices and the subtle sweetness of raisins or dried fruits. Immersed in a creamy custard, each bite bursts with a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This versatile dish can be customized to suit your preferences, with options ranging from classic bread pudding to decadent chocolate bread pudding or even a savory bread pudding bursting with herbs and cheese. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the diverse world of bread pudding, discovering the secrets behind its irresistible charm and indulging in a collection of recipes that will surely become your favorites.

**Classic Bread Pudding:** Experience the timeless flavors of traditional bread pudding with this classic recipe. Using simple ingredients like day-old bread, milk, eggs, sugar, and spices, this recipe yields a comforting and nostalgic dessert that evokes memories of home.

**Chocolate Bread Pudding:** Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of chocolate bread pudding. This recipe combines the classic bread pudding base with the irresistible allure of chocolate chips or cocoa powder, creating a dessert that is both indulgent and satisfying.

**Savory Bread Pudding:** Explore the savory side of bread pudding with this unique recipe. Incorporating herbs, cheese, and vegetables, this savory bread pudding is a delightful appetizer or main course that will surprise and delight your guests.

**Bread Pudding with Fruits:** Elevate your bread pudding with the vibrant flavors of fresh or dried fruits. This recipe showcases the perfect harmony between the soft bread, creamy custard, and the natural sweetness of your favorite fruits.

**Easy Bread Pudding:** Short on time? This easy bread pudding recipe has you covered. With minimal ingredients and simple steps, you can whip up a delicious bread pudding that is perfect for busy weeknights or impromptu gatherings.

**Gluten-Free Bread Pudding:** Enjoy the classic bread pudding experience without compromising on taste. This gluten-free recipe uses alternative ingredients to create a delicious and inclusive bread pudding that can be enjoyed by everyone.

**Tips for Perfect Bread Pudding:** Discover the secrets to creating the perfect bread pudding every time. This section provides valuable tips and tricks, from choosing the right bread to achieving the ideal texture and flavor.

Embark on a culinary adventure with our collection of bread pudding recipes, each offering a unique taste experience. Whether you prefer the comforting flavors of classic bread pudding, the decadent indulgence of chocolate bread pudding, or the savory delight of herb-infused bread pudding, you'll find a recipe that satisfies your cravings. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's create a bread pudding masterpiece together!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

BEST EVER BREAD PUDDING



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The secret to incredible bread pudding with a soft middle and crisp edges starts with leftover dinner rolls. I picked up the rich brown sugar sauce recipe from my friend Kathryn Gartmann. A big drizzle of it takes this dessert over the top and really makes it the best bread pudding ever. -Maria Petrella, Taste of Home Prep Cook

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
2-1/4 cups half-and-half cream
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
20 dinner rolls (1-1/4 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes (18 cups)
3 tablespoons brown sugar
SAUCE:
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup half-and-half cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk together the first 10 ingredients until blended. Gently stir in bread. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. or 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with brown sugar; let stand until bread is softened, about 15 minutes. Bake until puffed and a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes., Meanwhile, for sauce, melt butter in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar; stir until dissolved. Gradually stir in cream. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until thickened, 15-20 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add vanilla, sea salt and baking soda, stirring well. Serve sauce with warm bread pudding.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 calories, Fat 29g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151mg cholesterol, Sodium 540mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

BEST BREAD PUDDING



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Look no further: this is the only bread pudding recipe you will ever need. This super-thick version is equal parts sweet and custardy, with just a touch a spice. Perfect for a special event, or for Sunday morning breakfast at home.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
8 cups cubed challah or brioche bread (about 12 ounces; 1-inch cubes)
3 cups heavy cream
2 cups milk
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 large eggs plus 6 yolks
1/2 cup raisins, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with the butter.
  • Toast the bread cubes on a baking sheet until they start to dry and harden, about 20 minutes. Set aside. Raise the oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
  • Whisk together the cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, whole eggs and yolks in a large bowl. Add the bread to the bowl and stir until completely coated. Cover and let soak for about 30 minutes, pushing the bread down occasionally so that all the cubes are soaked. Meanwhile, pour hot water over the raisins, if using, and soak for 10 minutes. Once plumped, drain the raisins, add to the bowl of bread and gently toss.
  • Pour the bread mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake until the custard is set and the top is golden brown, about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm, at room temperature or cold.

BEST EVER BREAD PUDDING



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Let's face it, bread pudding is wildly underrated. And I honestly believe it's because so often, the bread pudding we've experienced in restaurants or even at potlucks more closely resembles a sweetened bread cinder block than a rich, custardy pudding. This recipe is here to give you a new lease on the classic dessert. It's almost too easy, but yields utterly decadent results. The key is in the ratio of bread to custard base; this recipe calls for quite a bit of bread, but also has an adequate amount of liquid components to balance it out.

Provided by Darcy Lenz

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 large eggs
4 cups whole milk
1 cup white sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
¾ cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
1 (16 ounce) loaf sourdough bread
14 ounces brioche
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 large egg
½ cup heavy cream
1 cup white sugar
½ cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons bourbon
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Prepare the pudding. Whisk eggs in a large mixing bowl to beat lightly. Whisk in milk, 1 cup white sugar, 1 cup brown sugar, heavy cream, butter, vanilla extract, and salt until evenly combined.
  • Tear sourdough and brioche breads into bite-sized pieces. Add both breads to the custard mixture and stir with a rubber spatula until well coated. Allow to stand at room temperature and soak for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
  • After soaking, spoon bread mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 55 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons white sugar, remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  • Remove the pudding from the oven and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the top. Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Return pudding to the oven and bake until firm with a lightly crisped top, about 6 minutes. Cool at least 20 minutes before slicing.
  • While pudding cools, prepare the sauce. Beat egg in a small mixing bowl. Whisk in the heavy cream.
  • Combine sugar and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until butter melts and sugar dissolves. Remove saucepan from heat. While rapidly whisking the butter and sugar mixture, slowly pour in the beaten egg and cream mixture, whisking until entirely incorporated. Whisk in bourbon and return to medium heat. Cook, whisking constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in salt.
  • Cut the pudding into squares and serve with warm bourbon sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 716.2 calories, Carbohydrate 97 g, Cholesterol 180.9 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 601.3 mg, Sugar 63.3 g

SIMPLY THE BEST BREAD PUDDING



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This is by far the easiest and most delicious bread pudding I have ever encountered. People swoon at the first bite and beg me for the recipe. The quality of your ingredients is crucial to the success of this recipe. Be sure to use a good, bakery-quality Challah bread, and do not make low-fat substitutions for the milk and cream. If you cannot find Challah, substitute it with another slightly-sweet egg bread, like Hawaiian bread. Use only homemade or bakery bread.

Provided by DangerBun

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb loaf day-old challah, cubed (Jewish egg bread)
8 large eggs
3 1/2 cups whole milk
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
2 cups sugar (white, brown, or a combination)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (preferably fresh ground)
1 cup raisins or 1 cup dried cherries

Steps:

  • Butter a 13 x 9 x 2 dish.
  • In a separate bowl, combine all ingredients except bread and raisins/cherries.
  • Mix until eggs are well incorporated.
  • Add bread cubes and raisins/cherries and mix until combined.
  • Pour all into dish.
  • Refrigerate a minimum of 2 hours, up to overnight (longer won't hurt).
  • Bake at 350F for 1 hour, 15 minutes.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature with sweetened real whipped cream.

MY MOM'S BEST BREAD PUDDING



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The best old fashioned bread pudding ever, Please don't use substitutions, it may not turn out well! Enjoy!

Provided by DEVETAKI

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 quart whole milk
½ cup white sugar
½ cup butter, chilled
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
12 slices bread
4 eggs, well beaten
1 cup water
½ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ cup butter
1 tablespoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, heat milk until bubbles just begin to form at edges. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup butter and salt. Stir until sugar dissolves. Let stand until butter melts entirely.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 4 quart casserole and dust generously with nutmeg.
  • Tear bread apart, 2 slices at a time, into 2 inch pieces and stir into milk mixture. Gently stir beaten eggs into milk mixture. Pour into prepared pan and sprinkle the surface with nutmeg.
  • Line a roasting pan with a damp kitchen towel. Place baking dish on towel, inside roasting pan, and place roasting pan on oven rack. Fill roasting pan with boiling water to reach halfway up the sides of the baking dish. Bake 45 minutes, until center is almost set. Serve warm with hard sauce.
  • Hard sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine water, 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, 1/4 cup butter and 1 tablespoon nutmeg. Bring to a rolling boil, remove from heat and set aside until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 636.5 calories, Carbohydrate 70.9 g, Cholesterol 201.3 mg, Fat 34 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 19.5 g, Sodium 713.2 mg, Sugar 43.7 g

BEST BREAD PUDDING WITH VANILLA SAUCE



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We found this recipe tucked inside my mom's Bible when going through her things. It has become a family tradition on the first snow day of the year and if that doesn't happen, which can be the case here in central Virginia, we know it'll be the featured dessert at Easter and anytime a comfort food is in order.

Provided by Gail Cobile

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 eggs, beaten
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup butter, melted
3 cups whole milk
10 slices hearty farmhouse-style bread, toasted and cut into cubes
1 cup raisins
½ cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 egg
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 ¼ cups whole milk
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk 3 eggs, white sugar, 2 tablespoons of light brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/4 cup of butter, and 3 cups of whole milk together, and gently stir in the bread cubes and raisins. Lightly spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned and set in the middle, 50 to 55 minutes; cover the dish with foil after 30 minutes to prevent excessive browning. Let the pudding stand for 10 minutes before serving.
  • For vanilla sauce, whisk 1/2 cup of light brown sugar, the flour, a pinch of cinnamon, 1 egg, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, 1 1/4 cups of whole milk,and salt together in a heavy saucepan until smooth. Heat over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and the sauce coats the back of a spoon, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract. Pour sauce over warm bread pudding, or serve on the side in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.3 calories, Carbohydrate 91.7 g, Cholesterol 128.8 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 387.3 mg, Sugar 72.4 g

THE BEST BREAD PUDDING EVER



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I have been experimenting with bread pudding for years, since it is my husbands favorite, and I don't have to throw out the old bread. The main ingredient that makes this recipe the best is the brown sugar instead of white sugar. This is a keeper and now my search is over. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Provided by LINDA Malchisky

Categories     Breads

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 c raisins (if not using raisin bread)
1/2 c water or brandy to cover
1/4 c butter or margarine melted
8-10 slice dry bread/ or challah or raisin bread
1 c brown sugar ( light or dark)
1 tsp cinnamon, ground
3 eggs
1/4 Tbsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
3 c milk scalded

Steps:

  • 1. cover raisins with water or brandy set aside melt butter or margarine break up bread and set aside combine brown sugar and cinnamon reserve 3 TBL of sugar for topping pour melted butter over bread add sugar mixture ( sugar will adhere better with butter) lightly grease 1 1/2 qt baking dish add 1/2 bread mixture drain raisins and add 1/2 to bread combine eggs, salt and vanilla beat well add milk slowly to eggs and mix add rest of bread and raisins pour milk and eggs over bread mixture let stand for 5 minutes sprinkle reserved sugar mixture on top bake at 325F for 45-50 minutes

MOM'S BEST BREAD PUDDING



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This tastes so good you forget that it is a healthy alternative to traditional bread pudding. Not low card, but it is high fiber, and can be made dairy free with the substitution of almond or coconut milk. I also substitute erythritol for the sugar.

Provided by Megan Smith

Categories     Puddings

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 1/2 c small, soft bread cubes (whole wheat is best)
3/4 c sugar, or sugar substitute
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 qt non-fat milk (or almond or coconut milk)
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 c raisins
1/4 c diced, dried apricots
3/4 c grape nuts cereal

Steps:

  • 1. Place 2 ½ cups of bread cubes in a 1 quart casserole or baking dish.
  • 2. Combine sugar, vanilla and milk in the top of a double boiler, scald. Remove from heat.
  • 3. Gradually add milk mixture to beaten eggs, stirring constantly. Mix in raisins, apricots and Grape-Nuts.
  • 4. Pour over bread cubes. Top with remaining bread cubes.
  • 5. Place baking dish in a pan of hot water. Bake at 325° for 1 hour or until set. Can be served warm or cold.

BEST BREAD PUDDING RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by á-18433

Number Of Ingredients 19

TOPPING:
1 1/2 cups sugar
5 eggs
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups bread, cubed (allow to stale overnight)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup raisins
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 butter
1 cup pecans, chopped
SAUCE:
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1 egg
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/4 cups milk
Pinch salt
1 tablespoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13" baking dish. Mix together white sugar, egg & milk in a bowl, add vanilla. Put bread cubes and raisins in 9x13 dish and pour the milk mixture over the top and let set for 10 minutes. In another bowl mix and crumble the topping mixture. Sprinkle on top of the bread mixture. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until set. While the bread mixture is baking make the sauce. SAUCE: Mix the brown sugar and flour together, add the butter, milk and salt. Mix well then add the egg, whisk well. Heat in a heavy saucepan until it thickens. Stirring constantly as not to burn. When it thickens remove from heat and add the vanilla. Pour over the baked bread pudding about 10 minutes after coming out of the oven.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the bread pudding will be. Fresh, flavorful bread, creamy milk, and custard are all essential for a great bread pudding.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the bread pudding tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Let the bread pudding rest: Before baking, let the bread pudding rest for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the bread to absorb the custard and become more flavorful.
  • Bake the bread pudding in a water bath: This will help to prevent the bread pudding from drying out.
  • Serve the bread pudding warm: Bread pudding is best served warm, with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.

Conclusion:

Bread pudding is a delicious, easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a classic bread pudding that will be enjoyed by everyone. Try out one of the recipes provided in this article and see for yourself how simple and delicious bread pudding can be. Whether you're a beginner baker or a seasoned pro, you're sure to love this classic dessert.

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