Decadent Oven-Baked Caramel Bread Pudding

Ingredients

- For the Bread Pudding:
- 8 cups day-old bread, cubed
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt

- For the Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup store-bought caramel sauce
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Instructions

1. Prepare the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare the Bread:
- Arrange cubed bread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast them in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden, stirring halfway through.

3. Mix the Custard:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until thoroughly combined.

4. Soak the Bread:
- Remove the toasted bread cubes from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place the bread cubes into the greased dish, ensuring an even layer.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread, pressing down gently with a spatula to ensure all the bread is soaked. Let it sit for 15 minutes to absorb the custard.

5. Bake the Pudding:
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden and the custard is set.

6. Prepare the Caramel Sauce:
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the caramel sauce and butter, stirring occasionally until smooth and heated through.

7. Serve:
- Allow the bread pudding to cool slightly before serving. Drizzle warm caramel sauce over each serving. Enjoy!

Total Time

PT55M
55 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

bread pudding, caramel sauce, oven-baked, dessert recipe, easy bread pudding, custard dessert, caramel dessert, holiday dessert, comfort food, baked dessert

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

2600 calories (entire dish)

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