Description
This Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce is the perfect treat for any occasion, combining the sweetness of bread pudding with the richness of vanilla sauce. The combination creates a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups bread, cubed
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for vanilla sauce)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for vanilla sauce)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for vanilla sauce)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds or walnuts)
- 1/4 cup granola
- Fresh berries (optional, for garnish)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the cubed bread, milk, granulated sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until set.
- In a saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, butter, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved and the sauce is smooth.
- Pour the vanilla sauce over the baked bread pudding.
- Garnish the bread pudding with chopped nuts, granola, fresh berries, and powdered sugar, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Make sure the bread pudding is well-baked before adding the vanilla sauce for best texture and presentation. Be patient with baking time for optimal flavor. Serve on a fancy platter or individual plates for an elegant touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg