Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce 🍞😍


 

A Warm, Comforting Classic That Tastes Like Childhood Memories!

This heirloom bread pudding recipe transforms stale bread into a custardy, cinnamon-spiced dessert, drizzled with a rich, velvety vanilla sauce. Perfect for holidays, Sunday dinners, or whenever you crave cozy nostalgia!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔ Uses up leftover bread – No waste, all flavor!
✔ Creamy custard center – Soft, not soggy
✔ Bourbon-kissed vanilla sauce – Takes it over the top
✔ Simple ingredients – Just pantry staples

Ingredients

For the Bread Pudding

  • 6 cups stale bread cubes (French, brioche, or challah)

  • 2 cups whole milk (or half-and-half for extra richness)

  • 4 large eggs

  • ½ cup granulated sugar

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

  • ½ tsp nutmeg

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ½ cup raisins or chopped pecans (optional)

  • 2 tbsp melted butter

For the Vanilla Sauce

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tbsp bourbon or rum (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions



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