Old Fashion Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce

Indulge in nostalgia with this irresistible Old Fashioned Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce—a dessert that brings comfort and decadence to your table. Made with tender cubes of day-old French or brioche bread, this classic pudding is soaked in a rich custard infused with warm cinnamon and vanilla, then baked to golden perfection. The crowning glory is the homemade caramel sauce, a silky blend of melted sugar, butter, and cream, adding a luscious sweetness to every bite. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, this time-honored dessert is perfect for cozy family dinners, intimate gatherings, or just when you’re craving an old-fashioned treat. Serve it warm and watch it disappear! Keywords: bread pudding with caramel sauce, old-fashioned dessert, classic bread pudding recipe, easy dessert recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 cups day-old bread (French or brioche, cubed)
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel sauce)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for caramel sauce)
• 0.5 cup heavy cream (for caramel sauce)
• 1 pinch of salt (for caramel sauce)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Place the cubed bread in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, heat the milk and heavy cream over medium heat until warm but not boiling.

Step 4

In a separate large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, melted butter, and a pinch of salt.

Step 5

Slowly whisk the warm milk mixture into the egg mixture to create the custard.

Step 6

Pour the custard over the cubed bread and gently toss to coat. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the custard.

Step 7

Transfer the bread mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set. Let cool slightly before serving.

Step 9

While the bread pudding is baking, make the caramel sauce. In a medium saucepan, heat the granulated sugar over medium heat, stirring frequently, until melted and amber in color.

Step 10

Stir in the butter until completely melted, then slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously. Be careful as the mixture will bubble vigorously.

Step 11

Add a pinch of salt and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 12

Serve warm slices of bread pudding drizzled with the caramel sauce over the top. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2973.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7268.0

Total Fat 295.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 158.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 1593.7mg	0%
Sodium 6976.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1029.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.4g	0%
Total Sugars 504.7g
Protein 151.1g	0%

Vitamin D 518.6IU	0%
Calcium 1968.7mg	0%
Iron 36.7mg	0%
Potassium 2713.0mg	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: 36.0%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 55.8%