Creating a warm and comforting dessert that reminds you of grandma’s cozy kitchen is a joy like no other. This delightful Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce recipe is a classic and heartwarming treat that never fails to bring smiles to the faces gathered around the table. With just the right amount of sweetness and a touch of nostalgia, this easy old-fashioned recipe will become a family favorite in no time. So, let’s get baking!
Title: Bread Pudding With Vanilla Sauce
Ingredients:
– 6 cups of day-old bread, preferably French bread, cubed
– 4 large eggs
– 2 cups of whole milk
– 1 cup of heavy cream
– 1 cup of granulated sugar
– 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
– 1/2 cup of raisins (optional, but highly recommended)
– Butter for greasing the baking dish
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a baking dish with butter. Set it aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk together until well combined and smooth.
3. Add the cubed bread into the mixture, making sure all the bread gets coated with the liquid. If using raisins, gently fold them into the mixture as well.
4. Allow the bread mixture to sit for about 15-20 minutes, giving the bread time to absorb the flavorful liquid.
5. Pour the bread pudding mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
6. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the pudding is set in the center.
7. While the bread pudding is baking, prepare the delicious vanilla sauce.
8. Vanilla Sauce:
– Ingredients:
– 1 cup of heavy cream
– 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
– 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
– 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
– Instructions:
– In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, sugar, and cornstarch over medium heat, whisking constantly until the mixture begins to thicken.
– Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
9. Serve the warm bread pudding drizzled with the heavenly vanilla sauce and enjoy every spoonful of this delightful dessert.
Warm, comforting, and utterly delicious, this Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce is sure to become a beloved treat in your home. Whether served at holiday gatherings or as a comforting weeknight dessert, this easy old-fashioned recipe will bring joy to all who taste it. So, gather your loved ones and indulge in this delightful creation that embodies the essence of home and hearth.
