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🍞 Classic Bread Pudding with Optional Caramel Sauce
This traditional bread pudding is a cozy, fuss-free dessert that delivers comfort in every bite. Top it off with a simple homemade caramel sauce for an extra layer of indulgence.
📝 Ingredients
Pudding:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Milk | 1 liter |
| French bread (sliced) | 1 loaf |
| Sweetened condensed milk | 400 grams |
| Eggs | 4 |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Ground cinnamon (optional) | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Ground nutmeg (optional) | 1/4 teaspoon |
Caramel Sauce:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Granulated sugar | 1 cup |
| Water | 1/2 cup |
👨🍳 Instructions
🥣 For the Pudding:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a blender or large mixing bowl, combine milk, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, vanilla, and spices (if using) until well blended.
- Layer sliced bread in the prepared dish. Pour half of the milk mixture over the bread and let it soak in for a few minutes.
- Add the rest of the milk mixture, gently pressing the bread down to absorb the liquid.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the custard is set. Let cool slightly before serving.
🍯 For the Caramel Sauce:
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar until it turns a light amber color.
- Carefully add water, stirring constantly (caution: it may splatter).
- Simmer the sauce until it reaches your desired thickness, then remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
🍽️ To Serve:
- Gently poke the top of the bread pudding with a fork.
- Drizzle the caramel sauce evenly over the top.
- Allow it to rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Enjoy warm or chilled, optionally topped with whipped cream or ice cream.
✨ Tip:
For extra richness, sprinkle raisins or chopped nuts between the bread layers before baking.
