Description
A comforting dessert that transforms simple ingredients into a luxurious treat, perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 slices of day-old French bread
- 4 cups milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup raisins (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Tear the French bread into small pieces and spread them evenly in the baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together milk, sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread pieces, ensuring all are soaked. If using, add the raisins.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes or until the pudding is set and the top is golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving, and dust with powdered sugar just before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for an extra indulgent experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: bread pudding, New Orleans dessert, comfort food