New Orleans Style Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce

Indulge in the rich, soulful flavors of the South with this New Orleans Style Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce, a comforting classic dessert brimming with warm spices, buttery softness, and a boozy kick. Made with cubes of day-old French bread soaked in a creamy custard base of milk, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon, this baked masterpiece achieves the perfect golden-brown crust while remaining irresistibly tender inside. Sweet, plump raisins add a delightful chew, complemented by the star of the show—a luxurious dark rum sauce that’s velvety smooth and lightly spiked, making every bite pure decadence. Ready in just over an hour and perfect for serving a crowd, this easy-to-make bread pudding is a showstopper for holiday gatherings or whenever you're craving a taste of Louisiana’s culinary magic.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 cups day-old French bread
• 4 cups whole milk
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 cup raisins
• 2 tablespoons dark rum
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for sauce)
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons dark rum (for sauce)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.

Step 2

Cut the French bread into 1-inch cubes. Place the bread cubes in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla, and ground cinnamon until smooth and well-combined.

Step 4

Pour the milk mixture over the bread cubes, ensuring all the bread is soaked. Let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the liquid.

Step 5

Stir in the melted butter and raisins. Mix gently to evenly distribute the ingredients.

Step 6

Transfer the bread mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until golden brown and set in the center.

Step 7

While the pudding bakes, prepare the rum sauce. In a small saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.

Step 8

Add the powdered sugar and whisk until fully dissolved.

Step 9

Stir in the heavy cream and 3 tablespoons of dark rum. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 10

Remove the bread pudding from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes. Serve warm, drizzled generously with the rum sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3885.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	9008.0

Total Fat 218.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 101.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 1140.9mg	0%
Sodium 12753.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1479.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 62.6g	0%
Total Sugars 497.8g
Protein 242.2g	0%

Vitamin D 626.0IU	0%
Calcium 1864.3mg	0%
Iron 61.2mg	0%
Potassium 5286.2mg	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: 22.2%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 66.8%