Caramel bread pudding is a delicious, rich dessert made with bread, milk, eggs, sugar, and vanilla, and it's topped with a smooth caramel sauce. Here's a simple recipe to make it
Ingredients
For the bread pudding
- 4cupsof cubed bread (preferably day-old)
- 2cupsof whole milk
- 2large eggs
- 3/4cupof granulated sugar
- 1tspvanilla extract
- 1/2tspground cinnamon (optional)
- pinchof salt
For caramel sauce
- 1cupof granulated sugar
- 6tbspunsalted butter
- 1/2cupheavy cream
- 1tspvanilla extract
- pinchof salt
How to make Caramel bread pudding
Bread pudding
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish or a similar-sized dish with butter or cooking spray.
Place the cubed bread into the prepared baking dish.
In a bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon (if using), and a pinch of salt.
Pour the milk mixture evenly over the bread cubes. Press the bread down gently to ensure all the bread absorbs the liquid.Let it sit for about 10 minutes, then transfer the dish to the oven.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the pudding is set (you can check by inserting a knife in the center—if it comes out clean, it's done).
For caramel sauce
- In a medium saucepan, heat the sugar over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar melts and turns a golden amber color.
- Once the sugar is melted, carefully add the butter (it will bubble up), and stir until smooth.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring constantly (be careful as it may bubble up). Continue stirring until the sauce is smooth.
- Remove from heat, and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
Serve
- Once the bread pudding is baked and slightly cooled, pour the warm caramel sauce over the top.
- Serve warm and enjoy the deliciously rich, caramel-infused dessert!
Tips & Tricks
This dish is perfect on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence!