Duff's Bread Pudding

Indulge in the comforting decadence of Duff's Bread Pudding, a timeless dessert that transforms humble, day-old bread into a luscious custard-filled delight. Featuring rich brioche, French bread, or challah as the base, this recipe combines whole milk, heavy cream, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg for a perfectly spiced, creamy texture. Sweetened with both granulated and brown sugar, and optionally studded with plump raisins, this bread pudding is baked to golden perfection and crowned with a dusting of powdered sugar. With a quick prep time of just 15 minutes, it’s an easy yet impressive dish perfect for the holidays or casual gatherings. Serve it warm with caramel sauce, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream for a truly indulgent dessert experience. Ideal for lovers of classic comfort food, this recipe is a must-try for a crowd-pleasing, soul-satisfying treat.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 cups day-old bread (French bread, brioche, or challah)
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for greasing the pan)
• 0.5 cup raisins (optional)
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for garnish, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with the unsalted butter.

Step 2

Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes and place them in the prepared baking dish. If using raisins, sprinkle them evenly over the bread cubes.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until fully combined.

Step 4

Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes, making sure all pieces are coated. Gently press the bread down with a spatula to help it absorb the liquid.

Step 5

Let the mixture sit for 10-15 minutes, allowing the bread to soak up the custard.

Step 6

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set in the center.

Step 7

Remove the bread pudding from the oven and let it cool slightly for 10 minutes before serving.

Step 8

Dust with powdered sugar if desired, and serve warm. Pair with whipped cream, caramel sauce, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3477.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8739.7

Total Fat 249.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 113.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 1483.2mg	0%
Sodium 10799.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1459.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.8g	0%
Total Sugars 525.6g
Protein 242.4g	0%

Vitamin D 495.2IU	0%
Calcium 1919.8mg	0%
Iron 63.0mg	0%
Potassium 4049.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.8%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 64.5%