Raisin Bread Pudding with Apple Molasses Sauce

Elevate your dessert game with this indulgent Raisin Bread Pudding with Apple Molasses Sauce—a comforting classic with a gourmet twist. Made with soft, custard-soaked cubes of day-old brioche or challah, this bread pudding is laced with juicy raisins and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a fragrant and decadent treat. The crowning glory is the velvety apple molasses sauce, featuring tender, caramelized apple pieces and a rich molasses depth, thickened to perfection with apple cider. Ideal for cozy gatherings or special occasions, this dessert is baked to golden perfection and served warm, making it the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Whether you're craving a nostalgic dessert or a seasonal favorite, this recipe beautifully marries traditional comfort with a modern, fruit-forward flair.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Raisins
• 2 cups Milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 6 cups Day-old bread (cubed, preferably brioche or challah)
• 3 tablespoons Butter (melted)
• 3 large Eggs
• 2 medium Apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
• 2 tablespoons Molasses
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Apple cider
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Spread the cubed bread evenly in the baking dish and sprinkle the raisins on top.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Pour the milk mixture evenly over the bread and raisins in the baking dish, pressing the bread down lightly so it's fully soaked. Let it sit for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the bread mixture.

Step 6

Bake the bread pudding in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 7

While the bread pudding bakes, prepare the apple molasses sauce.

Step 8

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter, then add the diced apples and cook for 5 minutes until slightly softened.

Step 9

Stir in the brown sugar, molasses, and apple cider. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 10

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Pour the slurry into the simmering sauce and stir constantly until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 11

Remove the apple molasses sauce from the heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 12

Once the bread pudding is finished baking, let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Step 13

Serve the warm bread pudding topped with the apple molasses sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2928.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6438.3

Total Fat 213.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 119.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 1236.9mg	0%
Sodium 5382.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 963.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.6g	0%
Total Sugars 505.9g
Protein 138.3g	0%

Vitamin D 337.7IU	0%
Calcium 1499.5mg	0%
Iron 32.8mg	0%
Potassium 4418.7mg	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: 30.3%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 60.9%