Mimi's Cafe Bread Pudding

Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with Mimi's Cafe Bread Pudding, a rich and velvety classic that's perfect for any occasion. This recipe transforms cubes of tender French bread or challah into a custard-soaked delight, infused with the warm flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Plump raisins add a touch of sweetness, while a golden buttery crust crowns the dish. Baked to perfection in just under an hour, this crowd-pleaser is finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar for a pretty presentation. Serve it warm with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream for a decadent treat that’s guaranteed to impress. Make this easy bread pudding recipe your go-to for cozy family dinners or holiday celebrations!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 12 cups (cubed) French bread or challah
• 4 cups Whole milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Brown sugar (packed)
• 6 Large eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
• 0.5 cup Raisins
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.

Step 2

Cut the French bread or challah into cubes until you have about 12 cups. Place the cubes in the greased baking dish in an even layer.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until the sugars are dissolved and the mixture is well combined.

Step 4

Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes, making sure all the bread is covered. Gently press down the bread to help it absorb the custard.

Step 5

Sprinkle the raisins evenly across the top of the bread pudding, tucking some into the mixture to ensure they are distributed throughout.

Step 6

Let the bread sit for 10 minutes to fully absorb the custard.

Step 7

Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the bread pudding for added richness.

Step 8

Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set. A knife inserted in the middle should come out clean.

Step 9

Remove the bread pudding from the oven and allow it to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Dust the top with powdered sugar for a decorative touch, and serve warm, optionally with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(5038.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	12394.4

Total Fat 214.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 99.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 1535.1mg	0%
Sodium 15960.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 2165.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 55.1g	0%
Total Sugars 694.9g
Protein 321.2g	0%

Vitamin D 669.4IU	0%
Calcium 2649.3mg	0%
Iron 84.3mg	0%
Potassium 5325.9mg	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: 16.3%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 72.9%