Fantastic Caramel Bread Pudding

Indulge in the rich, melt-in-your-mouth goodness of Fantastic Caramel Bread Pudding, a decadent dessert that combines buttery caramel with luscious custard-soaked bread for the ultimate comfort food experience. This recipe features velvety layers of caramelized sugar, creamy milk and heavy cream, and cubes of day-old French bread or brioche, baked to golden perfection in a water bath to ensure a silky texture. A hint of vanilla elevates the flavor profile, making each bite irresistibly aromatic. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make treat takes just 20 minutes of prep and bakes to perfection in under an hour. Serve it warm or chilled, and watch as the glossy caramel topping steals the show with its stunning presentation.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 150 g Granulated sugar
• 3 tbsp Water
• 500 ml Milk
• 120 ml Heavy cream
• 4 large Eggs
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 100 g Sugar (for custard)
• 200 g Day-old bread (French bread or brioche)
• 1 tbsp Butter (for greasing)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch round baking dish with butter and set it aside.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then stop stirring and let it cook until it turns a rich amber color. Be careful not to burn the caramel.

Step 3

Quickly pour the caramel into the prepared baking dish, tilting it to ensure the bottom is evenly coated. Set it aside to cool and harden.

Step 4

In a separate saucepan, heat the milk and heavy cream over medium heat until just warm (do not boil). Remove from heat.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, and sugar for the custard. Gradually pour in the warm milk mixture while continuing to whisk to avoid cooking the eggs.

Step 6

Cut the day-old bread into small cubes. Arrange the bread pieces evenly over the set caramel in the baking dish.

Step 7

Pour the custard mixture over the bread, pressing down gently with a spoon to ensure all the bread is soaked.

Step 8

Place the baking dish in a larger roasting pan. Fill the roasting pan with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the baking dish to create a water bath.

Step 9

Carefully transfer the water bath to the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes, or until the bread pudding is set and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove the pudding from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. To serve, gently run a knife around the edges of the dish, place a large serving plate over the top, and carefully invert the pudding onto the plate to reveal the caramel layer. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1348.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2560.0

Total Fat 88.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 46.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 941.9mg	0%
Sodium 1598.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 374.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.4g	0%
Total Sugars 286.4g
Protein 60.4g	0%

Vitamin D 398.0IU	0%
Calcium 963.9mg	0%
Iron 10.8mg	0%
Potassium 1334.5mg	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: 31.3%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 59.2%