Best 10 Old Fashioned Bread Pudding With Hard Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our collection of Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding and Hard Sauce recipes. These classic desserts, rooted in tradition, offer a comforting and nostalgic experience. Discover the secrets of transforming humble ingredients like bread, milk, and eggs into a rich and flavorful pudding. Delight in the perfect balance of textures, from the tender bread to the creamy custard. Elevate your bread pudding with a variety of mix-ins, from plump raisins and tart cranberries to aromatic spices and citrus zest. Explore the art of crafting the ultimate Hard Sauce, a luscious accompaniment that adds a touch of elegance and sweetness to your bread pudding. With its smooth and velvety texture, Hard Sauce is the perfect finishing touch to this timeless dessert.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

OLD FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING



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This Old Fashioned Bread Pudding is incredibly easy to pull together! You will love the rich, creamy texture of the pudding and the crunchy sweet topping! With or without a drizzle of hard sauce, this is a phenomenal dessert and a super easy way to use up older bread!

Provided by Lindsey

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 18

5 cups day old bread (cut into ½" cubes (I have use raisin bread and hot crossed buns))
2 cups whole milk
3 eggs (extra large, lightly beaten)
¾ cup sugar
¼ cup butter (unsalted, melted)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
½ cup cream
½ cup raisins (I used ½ cup tart cherries)
1 cup bread (cut into ½" cubes)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon butter (melted)
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ cup butter (unsalted)
1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
1 large pinch salt
1 tablespoon brandy (or more to taste. I used 2 T)
1 egg (see notes)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325F. Adjust rack to the middle of the bottom half of oven.
  • Butter an 8 x 8 baking dish. Distribute bread chunks evenly in the dish and sprinkle cherries evenly throughout the bread. Add Mix all ingredients after bread. Once completely incorporated, pour mixture over the bread & cherries.
  • Cover dish and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • Mix ingredients for topping and sprinkle over the top of the custard, pressing down slightly.
  • Bake at 325F for 40-50 minutes or until custard is set. The top will brown and it will only jiggle slightly in the very center.
  • Cream the butter until it is very soft. Add the sugar gradually, then the salt and beat these ingredients until they have a smooth, soft consistency. I could not get my sugar to the desired consistency, so I used the back of a wooden spoon to press the butter and sugar together until they were smooth and soft. Beat in the brandy (and egg) and chill the sauce thoroughly.
  • I used 2 tablespoons of brandy, which had a definite alcohol flavor. Every recipe I read said to chill "Hard Sauce" and serve it cold, but I found it unpleasant to eat chilled, so I warmed it up and drizzled it over the pudding. Much better.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 253 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 21 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GRANDMA'S OLD FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING WITH VANILLA SAUCE RECIPE - (3.9/5)



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Provided by francesn

Number Of Ingredients 15

PUDDING:
4 cups white bread, cubed, about 8 slices
1/2 cup raisins
2 cups milk
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
SAUCE:
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon vanilla

Steps:

  • PUDDING: Heat oven to 350°F. Combine bread and raisins in large bowl. Combine milk and 1/4 cup butter in 1-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat until butter is melted, about 4 to 7 minutes. Pour milk mixture over bread; let stand 10 minutes. Stir in all remaining pudding ingredients. Pour into greased 1 1/2-quart casserole. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until set in center. SAUCE: Combine all sauce ingredients except vanilla in 1-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until mixture thickens and comes to a full boil, about 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in vanilla. To serve, spoon warm pudding into individual dessert dishes; serve with sauce. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

OLD-FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING



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Bread pudding is a delicious treat and an even better way to reduce food waste! For this bread pudding recipe, collect the heels and any extra slices of bread you have and freeze them. When you have enough to measure six cups (this is about six slices of bread), thaw the slices and start baking this warm and comforting bread pudding.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups milk
1/4 cup butter
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 cups soft bread cubes (about 6 slices bread)
1/2 cup raisins, if desired
Whipping (heavy) cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In 2-quart saucepan, heat milk and butter over medium heat until butter is melted and milk is hot.
  • In large bowl, mix eggs, sugar, cinnamon and salt. Stir in bread cubes and raisins. Stir in milk mixture. Pour into ungreased deep round pan.
  • Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted 1 inch from edge comes out clean. Serve warm with whipping cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg

OLD-FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING WITH HARD SAUCE



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My grandmother was a great cook, but preferred simple recipes without a lot of fancy additions. I think this came about from her having been widowed the year before the Great Depression with 9 children to provide for. This bread pudding recipe was a way to use up stale bread, dried out raisins, and older milk or cream....

Provided by Susan Feliciano

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 17

BREAD PUDDING
4-5 c stale bread, cut in cubes
3 c warm milk
1/4 tsp salt
3 eggs
1/2 c sugar
1 tsp rum, brandy, or vanilla flavoring
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/4 c raisins
1/4 c chopped nuts
HARD SAUCE
4 Tbsp butter, softened
1 1/4 c confectioners' sugar
1/8 tsp salt
1 tsp rum, brandy, or vanilla flavoring
1/4 c (or more) light cream

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, soak the diced bread in the warm milk and 1/4 tsp. salt for 10-15 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°. Place a large pan of hot water on the middle rack while preheating.
  • 2. Beat together the eggs, sugar, rum or brandy, nutmeg, lemon juice, raisins, and nuts. Pour this mixture over the soaked bread and stir lightly to combine. Turn the mixture into a greased 2-3 quart casserole dish. Place the dish into the pan of hot water and bake about 45 minutes. When done, remove from the hot water and allow to cool slightly before serving.
  • 3. TO MAKE HARD SAUCE: Beat the confectioners' sugar gradually into the softened butter until blended and fluffy. Beat in the salt and the rum or brandy. Add cream 2 tablespoons at a time and blend well until very smooth. Chill while pudding is baking. Serve over the warm bread pudding.

OLD-FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (12-ounce) cans evaporated milk
1 cup water
6 eggs, beaten
8 ounces crushed pineapple
1 large apple, grated
1 cup raisins
1 1/2 cups sugar
5 tablespoons vanilla extract
1/4 pound butter, softened
1 loaf stale po' boy bread or 5 cups cubed stale white bread

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, break bread and moisten with evaporated milk and water. Pour eggs over mixture and mix well. Add pineapple, apple, raisins, sugar, and vanilla and mix well. Cut butter into pieces and add to mixture, mixing all ingredients well, Pour into a greased 9 by 13-inch baking dish. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

OLD FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING



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Make and share this Old Fashioned Bread Pudding recipe from Food.com.

Provided by rowen

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons butter, softened (1/4 cup)
2 cups milk
2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
3 cups soft bread cubes (about 5 slices)
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Put butter in small bowl.
  • Scald milk (heat till just below boiling) and pour over butter, stir to mix well.
  • Beat eggs.
  • Gradually stir into milk mixture. Stir in sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Put bread cubes and raisins in a 1-1/2 quart baking dish; pour in milk mixture. Stir gently to moisten the bread evenly.
  • Set in a larger pan; add hot water to the outer pan to come halfway up the sides of the baking dish.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Serve warm or cold.

BREAD PUDDING WITH WHISKEY SAUCE



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This is the best bread pudding I've ever eaten! My husband wants me to make it every weekend for Sunday brunch.

Provided by CHERRY195

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
2 ½ cups milk
¼ cup white sugar
1 (1 pound) loaf French bread, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 cup chopped pecans
½ cup white sugar
½ cup butter
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup whiskey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, stir together eggs, butter, vanilla and milk. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar and mix thoroughly until sugar is dissolved.
  • Place bread cubes in bottom of prepared pan. Pour liquid over bread, fully saturating all bread. Sprinkle pecans on top.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, until golden. Meanwhile, combine 1/2 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup butter, cream and whiskey in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat, stirring constantly, until sauce is gently boiling. Pour sauce over baked bread pudding and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 602.9 calories, Carbohydrate 56.8 g, Cholesterol 114.9 mg, Fat 34.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 15.9 g, Sodium 531.1 mg, Sugar 24.8 g

OLD-FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING



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This may be an old-fashioned bread pudding dessert, but good taste never goes out of style!

Provided by Justin Shepheard

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups half-and-half
8 large eggs
1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons raisins
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 loaf white bread, torn into large chunks
1 stick butter
½ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10x12-inch baking pan.
  • Combine half-and-half, eggs, sugar, heavy cream, raisins, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a bowl; mix well.
  • Arrange bread pieces on the bottom of the prepared pan. Pour cream mixture over bread. Allow to soak 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Place the baking pan into a larger pan; fill the larger pan with water halfway up the sides of the smaller pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 60 to 75 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a small skillet over low heat. Pour into a small bowl; add confectioners' sugar and mix well.
  • Remove bread pudding from the oven. Poke holes throughout using a butter knife. Pour butter sauce over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.6 calories, Carbohydrate 49.2 g, Cholesterol 186.4 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 383.1 mg, Sugar 28.9 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

GRANDMOTHER'S BREAD PUDDING WITH LEMON SAUCE



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Comforting is the best way to describe this lovely, flavorful bread pudding. And the drizzle of tangy lemon sauce offers a little zing!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

5 large eggs
3 cups 2% milk
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 cups cubed day-old white bread
4 cups cubed day-old wheat bread
1/3 cup raisins
LEMON SAUCE:
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-1/4 cups cold water
3 egg yolks, beaten
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Stir in bread cubes and raisins. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean., For sauce, combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt and water in a large saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. , Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. , Remove from the heat; gently stir in lemon juice and butter. Serve with bread pudding. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 140mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of breads for a more complex flavor and texture. Try using a combination of white bread, whole wheat bread, and sourdough bread.
  • Soak the bread cubes in milk and eggs for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the bread to absorb the liquid and become moist and tender.
  • Add some spices to the bread pudding batter for a more flavorful dessert. Try using cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, or allspice.
  • Serve the bread pudding warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Old-fashioned bread pudding is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its rich, custardy flavor and moist, tender texture, bread pudding is a perfect way to use up leftover bread. So next time you have some stale bread on hand, don't throw it away - make bread pudding instead!

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