How to Make Rum Raisin Bread Pudding with Warm Vanilla Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few desserts more comforting and satisfying than a warm, indulgent bread pudding. And when you add a splash of rum and juicy raisins to the mix, you’ve got a recipe for pure bliss. This Rum Raisin Bread Pudding with Warm Vanilla Sauce is a decadent treat that is perfect for serving at special occasions or simply for a cozy night in.

What makes this bread pudding stand out is the combination of rich, moist bread soaked in a creamy custard, combined with the sweet and slightly...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 apple, peeled and thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • 1 tablespoon rum
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon
  • 8 slices cinnamon raisin bread, crusts removed, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ¾ cup nonfat milk
  • 1 cup lowfat evaporated milk
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons nonfat milk
  • 5 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon rum
  • ½ cup nonfat milk
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch bread pudding

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir in apple, raisins, 1 tablespoon rum, and a pinch of cinnamon. Cook until apples are soft, about 10 minutes. Toss apples with bread cubes, and spoon into prepared pan.
  • Combine brown sugar, white sugar, 3/4 cup milk, evaporated milk, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, and 1/4 cup butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until butter is melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk eggs and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract in a small bowl. Whisking constantly, pour hot milk mixture into beaten eggs. Pour custard over bread cubes and apples.
  • Cover pan with aluminum foil; bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake until pudding is puffed and lightly browned, about 10 additional minutes.
  • While pudding bakes, prepare rum sauce. Whisk together 3 tablespoons milk and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth. Melt butter over medium heat in a small saucepan. Stir in 1 tablespoon rum, 1/2 cup milk, and 1/4 cup white sugar; bring to a boil. Slowly add cornstarch mixture, stirring until sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon vanilla.
  • Pour rum sauce over warm pudding. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. The sauce will continue to thicken and form a beautiful glaze.
  • Nutrition

    362 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 76mg
    • Sodium: 245mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 42g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 174mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 277mg