Vanilla and Cinnamon Challah Bread Pudding Jewish
Savor the comforting warmth of Vanilla and Cinnamon Challah Bread Pudding, a decadent dessert rooted in Jewish culinary tradition. This recipe transforms rich, eggy challah bread into a luscious pudding, infused with aromatic vanilla, cinnamon, and a hint of nutmeg. Made with a creamy custard blend of whole milk, heavy cream, and two types of sugar, every bite is irresistibly tender and lightly sweetened. Perfectly golden and buttery on the outside, this easy-to-make dessert is baked to perfection in just 45 minutes. Ideal for holidays or special gatherings, it’s best enjoyed warm and can be finished with a dusting of powdered sugar for a visually stunning touch. Whether served as a dessert or indulgent brunch treat, this challah bread pudding is a celebration of comforting flavors and textures.
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Ingredients
- 8 cups (cubed) challah bread
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons (melted) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (optional, for garnish) powdered sugar
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with unsalted butter or cooking spray.
Step 2
Cut the challah bread into 1-inch cubes and spread them evenly in the greased baking dish.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until well combined.
Step 4
Slowly pour the egg mixture over the challah bread cubes, ensuring all the bread is evenly soaked.
Step 5
Gently press down on the bread cubes with the back of a spoon or spatula to fully submerge them in the egg mixture. Let it sit for 10 minutes to soak.
Step 6
Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the bread pudding.
Step 7
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 8
Remove from the oven and let the bread pudding cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Step 9
If desired, dust the top with powdered sugar before serving. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (3328.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 9249.6 |
| Total Fat 281.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 110.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g | |
| Cholesterol 2086.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 9992.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 1215.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 45.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 425.0g | |
| Protein 243.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 486.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2004.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 72.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3748.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories