𝑊𝑎𝑟𝑚 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑆𝑝𝑖𝑐𝑒𝑑 𝐵𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑 𝑃𝑢𝑑𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝐶𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑚𝑦 𝑉𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑎 𝑆𝑎𝑢𝑐𝑒

𝐵𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑 𝑃𝑢𝑑𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑛 𝐶𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑜𝑙𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑉𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑎 𝑆𝑎𝑢𝑐𝑒

𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:

6 cups cubed day-old bread 🍞
2 cups milk 🥛
1 cup heavy cream 🥛
3/4 cup sugar 🍚
4 large eggs 🥚
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 🌰
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 🌰
1/4 cup raisins (optional) 🍇

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝘂𝗰𝗲:

1/2 cup butter 🧈
1/2 cup sugar 🍚
1/2 cup heavy cream 🥛
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿

𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

1. Prepare the bread cubes: Start by cutting your day-old bread 🍞 into 1-inch cubes. If the bread isn’t quite stale, you can lightly toast the cubes in the oven for a few minutes to dry them out. This helps the bread absorb the custard mixture more evenly, making the pudding soft and flavorful! 😊

2. Mix the custard: In a large mixing bowl 🥣, whisk together the milk 🥛, heavy cream 🥛, sugar 🍚, eggs 🥚, vanilla extract 🌿, cinnamon 🌰, and nutmeg 🌰. Whisk until smooth and fully combined. This rich, spiced custard will soak into the bread cubes, infusing every bite with delicious flavor! 🍮✨

3. Soak the bread: Place the cubed bread 🍞 into a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish, spreading it out evenly. If using raisins 🍇, sprinkle them throughout the bread cubes. Pour the custard mixture 🥛🍚 over the bread, ensuring all pieces are soaked. Press the bread down slightly with the back of a spoon to help it absorb the liquid. Let the mixture sit for 10-15 minutes so the bread fully soaks up the custard. 🍞🍮

4. Bake the pudding: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) 🔥. Bake the bread pudding for 45-50 minutes ⏲️, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set but still slightly jiggly. The pudding should be soft and custardy inside, with a crispy, caramelized top! 🍞🌟

5. Make the vanilla sauce: While the pudding is baking, prepare the vanilla sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the butter 🧈 over medium heat. Stir in the sugar 🍚 and heavy cream 🥛, whisking constantly until the mixture is smooth and bubbly. Cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract 🌿. This creamy vanilla sauce will add a delicious, rich finish to the pudding! 🍮💛

6. Serve and enjoy: Once baked, remove the bread pudding from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Drizzle the warm vanilla sauce 🧈🍮 generously over each serving. For an extra touch, garnish with fresh berries or a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Serve warm and enjoy this comforting, sweet treat! 🍽️🍞

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟭𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 | 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟰𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 | 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟭 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿
𝗞𝗰𝗮𝗹: 𝟯𝟮𝟬 𝗸𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 | 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: 𝟴

~ Donald Recipes