Decadent Caramel Bread Pudding
Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with this rich and luxurious caramel bread pudding.
Ingredients
| 4 | cups caramel sauce (see separate recipe) |
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| 1 | large loaf bread, chopped into cubes |
| 5 | large eggs |
| 3 | cups half-and-half |
| 1 | tablespoon vanilla extract |
| 1/2 | teaspoon salt |
Instructions
| 1. | Preheat the oven to 450°F. |
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| 2. | Generously coat the bottom of a 13 x 9 baking pan with 1 cup of luscious Caramel Sauce. Refrigerate until ready to assemble the pudding. |
| 3. | Cut the large loaf of bread into 1-inch cubes, using a French bread or Challah for best results. |
| 4. | Spread the bread cubes onto a sheet pan in a single layer. Toast in the oven for approximately 10-12 minutes until lightly browned. |
| 5. | Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F. Do not overlook this crucial step, highlighted by experience! |
| 6. | In a medium bowl, combine the large eggs, half-and-half, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix in 1 1/2 cups of the divine caramel sauce. |
| 7. | Transfer the toasted bread cubes into a very spacious bowl and pour the egg mixture over them. Gently toss until all the cubes are evenly coated. |
| 8. | Allow the mixture to rest for 20 minutes, gently stirring occasionally to ensure all cubes are soaked through. |
| 9. | Spread the soaked bread evenly over the caramel layer in the 13 x 9 pan. |
| 10. | Bake on the lower oven rack for 45 minutes until the pudding is set and golden brown. |
| 11. | Let the bread pudding cool for 30 minutes before serving. Drizzle with the remaining decadent caramel sauce for a luxurious finish. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 399.2 kcal |
| Protein | 6.3 g |
| Fat | 9.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 77.7 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g |
| Sugar | 0.4 g |
Published on Jul 19, 2024 by Luminița