This Bread Pudding is one of my favorite desserts because it’s simple, comforting, and made with ingredients I always have on hand. My family loves it, and it’s perfect for both breakfast and dessert. I usually serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce, it’s just so good!

Recipe

What I love most is how easy it is to make. Just mix up the custard, soak the bread, and bake it until golden and soft in the middle. The cinnamon and vanilla make the whole kitchen smell amazing! It’s a classic bread pudding recipe that brings back cozy memories, and it’s been in my family for years.

Bread Pudding is a great way to use up day-old bread, and you can make it your own by adding raisins, nuts, or chocolate chips. No matter how you serve it, it’s always a favorite and a dessert you'll want to make again!

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⭐Why You'll Love This Bread Pudding
🧾Bread Pudding Ingredients
👩🏻‍🍳How to Make Bread Pudding
🍽 What to Serve with Bread Pudding
💭Tips for Recipe Success
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⭐Why You'll Love This Bread Pudding

Easy to make: It doesn’t require a lot of steps, and you don’t need to be a pro in the kitchen. Just mix, pour, and bake!
Soft and buttery texture: The brioche bread makes it super soft and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. It’s like a cozy comfort food.
Perfect for any time: It’s great warm for dessert or cold as a breakfast treat the next day. So versatile!

🧾Bread Pudding Ingredients

Here’s the breakdown of what’s in this Bread Pudding recipe:

Raisins (Optional): I like adding raisins because they get nice and plump when they soak up the liquid, and they give each bite a little surprise of sweetness.
Day-Old Brioche Bread: Brioche bread is soft and buttery, and using day-old bread is key. It soaks up the custard mixture so well, becoming creamy inside while still having a little texture to it.
Unsalted Butter (Melted): I use melted butter to add richness and a smooth texture. It makes the pudding taste extra indulgent, but not too heavy.
Eggs: Room-temperature eggs help everything come together and give the pudding its creamy, custardy texture.
White Sugar: A little bit of sugar makes the pudding sweet, just enough to balance out the richness of the other ingredients. It also helps give that golden-brown top when it bakes.
Milk and Cream: I love using both milk and cream because together they create the perfect texture. The milk keeps it smooth and soft, while the cream adds richness and that dreamy custard feel.
Salt, Ground Cinnamon, and Vanilla Extract: Just a pinch of salt brings out the sweetness and keeps it from being too much. The ground cinnamon adds this cozy, warm flavor that blends so nicely with the bread and raisins, and vanilla extract makes everything smell amazing and ties it all together.

See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

👩🏻‍🍳How to Make Bread Pudding

These step-by-step instructions and photos will help you to visualize how to make this recipe. See the recipe card for a printable version of this recipe.

1. Cut the bread into cubes and place them in a bowl.

2. Whisk the eggs, sugar, melted butter, milk, cream, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla together in a bowl until smooth and well combined.

3. Evenly pour the custard over the bread, ensuring full coverage. Drain the raisins, and gently fold them into the mixture.

4. Pour the pudding into the greased baking dish and bake for 40 minutes, or until golden and set. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.

🍽 What to Serve with Bread Pudding

I love serving Bread Pudding with something that makes it even better. A drizzle of caramel sauce or a scoop of vanilla ice cream adds the perfect touch. Whipped cream or powdered sugar keeps it simple, while chocolate sauce or maple syrup makes it extra indulgent. Fresh berries add a little tartness, and toasted nuts give a nice crunch. A warm cup of coffee or tea makes it even cozier, and if I want something special, I pair it with spiced apples. No matter how I serve it, Bread Pudding always feels like a comforting treat!

💭Tips for Recipe Success

Use day-old bread: Fresh bread can get too mushy, but slightly dry brioche soaks up the custard perfectly without falling apart. If your bread is fresh, toast it lightly to dry it out.

Let the bread soak: Don’t rush this step! Let the bread sit in the custard for at least 5 minutes so it absorbs all the flavors and turns out rich and creamy.

Check for doneness properly: The pudding should be golden brown and set in the middle. Insert a knife or toothpick if it comes out clean, it's ready. You want it firm but still soft and custardy inside.

Storage: Store leftover bread pudding in an airtight container in the fridge.