Description
A rich, comforting dessert made with custard-soaked brioche, warm spices, and bursts of sweetness from raisins or chocolate chips. This bread pudding is golden on the outside and irresistibly soft inside.
Ingredients
- Day-old Brioche Bread: 6 cups, cubed – its rich texture soaks up custard beautifully.
- Whole Milk: 2 cups – provides moisture and structure.
- Heavy Cream: 1 cup – adds luxurious creaminess.
- Large Eggs: 4 – help set the custard and add richness.
- Granulated Sugar: ¾ cup – for sweetness and balance.
- Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons – infuses warmth and depth.
- Ground Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon – brings comforting spice.
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon – enhances flavor.
- Raisins or Chocolate Chips: ½ cup – for bursts of sweetness or decadence.
- Unsalted Butter: 2 tablespoons, melted – brushed on top for golden finish.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). If using a water bath, place a larger pan filled halfway with water on the bottom rack.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together milk, cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until fully blended.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lightly grease an 8×8 baking dish. Add the bread cubes and sprinkle raisins or chocolate chips evenly.
- Assemble the Dish: Pour the custard mixture over the bread. Gently press the bread down to help it absorb the liquid.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until the top is golden and the center is set but slightly wobbly.
- Finishing Touches: Brush the top with melted butter and let it rest for 15 minutes before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm, optionally topped with whipped cream, caramel sauce, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Use toasted bread for better custard absorption.
- Let custard soak into bread before baking for extra creaminess.
- A water bath helps ensure an even, moist texture.
- Customize with your favorite mix-ins like nuts or dried fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg