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Best Easy Vanilla Bread Pudding Recipe

A classic old-fashioned vanilla bread pudding that’s soft, custardy, and perfectly golden on top.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, British
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread Pudding
  • 6 cups day-old bread cubed
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 0.25 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • Whisk
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease baking dish.
  2. Place bread cubes into prepared dish.
  3. Whisk milk, cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla, butter, and salt.
  4. Pour custard over bread and press gently to soak.
  5. Rest 15–20 minutes.
  6. Bake 40–45 minutes until golden and set.
  7. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Use brioche or challah for richer flavor and texture.