How to Make Custard Bread Pudding - A Step-by-Step Guide

Custard bread pudding is a delicious and comforting dessert that brings together the creamy satisfaction of custard and the rich, comforting taste of bread. This classic dish has been enjoyed for centuries and is a beloved comfort food in many cultures around the world.

The dish is made by soaking stale bread in a rich and creamy custard mixture before baking it to perfection. The result is a decadent and indulgent dessert that is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy family d...

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Ingredients

  • 4 slices bread
  • ¼ cup raisins, or to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
  • 1 quart half-and-half
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch pudding

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Arrange bread in a 9x13-inch baking dish; sprinkle with raisins and cinnamon.
  • Blend half-and-half, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and salt in a blender until smooth. Pour egg mixture over bread in the baking dish. Place the baking dish into a large roasting pan; fill the pan with boiling water halfway up the sides of the baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 1 1/2 hours. Serve warm or cold.
  • Nutrition

    226 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 92mg
    • Sodium: 162mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 108mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 162mg