𝑊𝑎𝑟𝑚, 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐵𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑 𝑃𝑢𝑑𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎 𝑅𝑖𝑐ℎ 𝑉𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑎 𝑆𝑎𝑢𝑐𝑒

𝐵𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑 𝑃𝑢𝑑𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑛 𝐶𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑜𝑙𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑉𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑎 𝑆𝑎𝑢𝑐𝑒

𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗣𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴:

6 cups day-old bread, cubed 🍞
4 large eggs 🥚
2 cups milk 🥛
1 cup heavy cream 🍶
1/2 cup granulated sugar 🍚
1/4 cup brown sugar 🍯
2 teaspoons vanilla extract 🍦
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 🌰
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 🌿
1/2 cup raisins (optional) 🍇
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 🧈

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝘂𝗰𝗲:

1 cup heavy cream 🍶
1/2 cup whole milk 🥛
1/2 cup granulated sugar 🍚
2 teaspoons vanilla extract 🍦
1 tablespoon cornstarch 🌽
2 tablespoons water 💧

𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

1. Prepare the bread pudding:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) 🔥. Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish 🧴. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs 🥚, milk 🥛, heavy cream 🍶, granulated sugar 🍚, brown sugar 🍯, vanilla extract 🍦, cinnamon 🌰, and nutmeg 🌿. Stir in the cubed bread 🍞 and raisins (if using) 🍇, ensuring the bread is well-coated. Let the mixture sit for 10-15 minutes so the bread absorbs the custard.

2. Bake the bread pudding:
Pour the bread mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it evenly. Drizzle the melted butter 🧈 over the top for added richness. Bake the bread pudding for 40-45 minutes ⏳, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set. The bread should be crispy on the outside and soft and custardy on the inside.

3. Prepare the vanilla sauce:
While the bread pudding bakes, make the vanilla sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream 🍶, milk 🥛, and sugar 🍚. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch 🌽 and water 💧 to form a slurry. Slowly whisk the slurry into the cream mixture and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract 🍦.

4. Serve:
Once the bread pudding is done baking, let it cool slightly before serving. Drizzle the warm vanilla sauce over each serving for a rich, creamy finish. Sprinkle with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness, if desired.

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟭𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 | 𝗕𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟰𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 | 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟭 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿 | 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: 𝟴 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 | 𝗞𝗰𝗮𝗹: 𝟯𝟱𝟬 𝗸𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴

~ Donald Recipes