Vanilla Sauce for Bread Pudding
Elevate your bread pudding to irresistible heights with this creamy, decadent Vanilla Sauce for Bread Pudding. Made with a luxurious blend of whole milk, heavy cream, and rich egg yolks, this velvety custard-style sauce is infused with buttery sweetness and fragrant vanilla for the perfect finishing touch. Its silky-smooth texture, achieved through careful tempering and straining, makes it ideal for drizzling over warm bread pudding or other desserts. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and versatile sauce can also be stored and reheated, making it a convenient choice for topping sweet treats. Treat yourself to this simple yet indulgent homemade vanilla sauce—your desserts will thank you!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 large Egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.125 teaspoon Salt
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk, heavy cream, and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
Step 2
While the milk mixture is heating, whisk the egg yolks in a small bowl until smooth.
Step 3
Temper the egg yolks by slowly adding about ⅓ cup of the hot milk mixture while whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from scrambling.
Step 4
Gradually pour the tempered egg yolks back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture, whisking constantly.
Step 5
Cook the mixture over low to medium heat, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon (approximately 170–175°F). Do not let the mixture boil.
Step 6
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until fully incorporated.
Step 7
Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any cooked egg bits and ensure a smooth texture.
Step 8
Serve warm drizzled over bread pudding, or let cool to room temperature before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving if needed.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (410.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 855.8 |
| Total Fat 40.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 21.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 460.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 408.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 113.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 112.5g | |
| Protein 13.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 144.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 352.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 418mg | 0% |
Source of Calories