Grandma’s Classic Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce Recipe
Indulge in the comforting nostalgia of Grandma’s Classic Bread Pudding with a luscious Vanilla Sauce. This timeless dessert is a perfect blend of tender bread, plump raisins, and warm spices, topped with a decadent caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Bread Pudding:
- 4 cups cubed white bread (approximately 8 slices, cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- 2 cups milk
- ¼ cup raisins
- ¼ cup butter (softened)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Vanilla Sauce:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Bread Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the cubed white bread and raisins.
- Soak Bread: Heat milk and butter in a saucepan until melted. Pour over bread cubes; let soak for 10 minutes.
- Mix Ingredients: Add sugar, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and nutmeg to the bread mixture; stir well.
- Transfer to Dish: Put the mixture into a greased 1 ½-quart casserole dish.
- Bake: Bake for 40–50 minutes until golden and set.
- Prepare Vanilla Sauce: In a saucepan, combine butter and sugars; cook until thickened, about 5–8 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Bread Pudding, Vanilla Sauce, Dessert, Comfort Food, Grandma's Recipe
