Caramel bread pudding

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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

Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
45min
Total Time
1hr
Caramel bread pudding  recipe

Ingredients

6 Servings
(1 serving = 1/6)

For the bread pudding

  • 4cups
    of cubed bread (preferably day-old)
  • 2cups
    of whole milk
  • 2
    large eggs
  • 3/4cup
    of granulated sugar
  • 1tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1/2tsp
    ground cinnamon (optional)
  • pinch
    of salt

For caramel sauce

  • 1cup
    of granulated sugar
  • 6tbsp
    unsalted butter
  • 1/2cup
    heavy cream
  • 1tsp
    vanilla extract
  • pinch
    of salt

How to make Caramel bread pudding

Bread pudding

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

    Step 1.1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C)
  2. Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish or a similar-sized dish with butter or cooking spray.

    Step 1.1: Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish or a similar-sized dish with butter or cooking spray
  3. Place the cubed bread into the prepared baking dish.

    Step 1.1: Place the cubed bread into the prepared baking dish
  4. In a bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon (if using), and a pinch of salt.

    Step 1.1: In a bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon (if using), and a pinch of salt
    Step 1.2: In a bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon (if using), and a pinch of salt
  5. 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.

    Step 1.1: Pour the milk mixture evenly over the bread cubes
  6. 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).

    Step 1.1: 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)
    Step 1.2: 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

    1. In a medium saucepan, heat the sugar over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar melts and turns a golden amber color.
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    1. Once the sugar is melted, carefully add the butter (it will bubble up), and stir until smooth.
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    1. Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring constantly (be careful as it may bubble up). Continue stirring until the sauce is smooth.
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    1. Remove from heat, and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
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Serve

    1. Once the bread pudding is baked and slightly cooled, pour the warm caramel sauce over the top.
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    1. Serve warm and enjoy the deliciously rich, caramel-infused dessert!
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Tips & Tricks

  1. This dish is perfect on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence!

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