This Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce is a comforting, nostalgic dessert that takes you straight back to childhood. With a rich, custardy bread base and a velvety vanilla sauce, it’s the perfect way to end any meal. This dessert is simple to make and filled with love and flavor!
Ingredients:
For the Bread Pudding:
- 4 cups (8 slices) cubed white bread
- ½ cup raisins
- 2 cups milk
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the Vanilla Sauce:
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
Instructions:
For the Bread Pudding:
- Prepare the bread:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cube the bread and place it in a large mixing bowl. Add the raisins and set aside. - Heat the milk mixture:
In a 1-quart saucepan, combine the milk and ¼ cup butter. Cook over medium heat for about 4 to 7 minutes until the butter is melted. - Combine with bread:
Pour the warm milk mixture over the bread and raisins. Let it stand for 10 minutes to soak in. - Make the pudding mixture:
Stir in the sugar, eggs, vanilla, and nutmeg until fully combined. - Bake the pudding:
Grease a 1 ½-quart casserole dish and pour the bread mixture into it. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the center is set (a knife should come out clean). Set aside to cool slightly.
For the Vanilla Sauce:
- Cook the sauce:
In a 1-quart saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, brown sugar, and heavy cream. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and comes to a full boil (about 5 to 8 minutes). - Add vanilla:
Stir in the vanilla and remove from heat.
To Serve:
Spoon the warm bread pudding into individual dessert dishes and drizzle with the warm vanilla sauce. Serve immediately and enjoy the comforting sweetness of this old-fashioned dessert!
Storage:
- Store any leftover bread pudding in the refrigerator. It can be reheated in the microwave or oven, and the sauce can be warmed up as well.
This bread pudding is perfect for any time of year, and the vanilla sauce adds an extra layer of decadence that’s simply irresistible!