Ohhh this one feels like a hug 🥹🍞 Grandma’s old-fashioned bread pudding with vanilla sauce—simple, warm, and pure comfort.
🍞 Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding
Ingredients:
- 4–5 cups day-old bread, cubed (white, brioche, or challah)
- 2 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: ½ cup raisins
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
- Place bread cubes in dish (scatter raisins if using).
- In a bowl, whisk milk, eggs, sugar, butter, vanilla, spices, and salt.
- Pour mixture over bread. Press gently so bread soaks it up.
- Let sit 10–15 minutes for extra softness.
- Bake 40–45 minutes, until golden and set in the center.
🍦 Old-Fashioned Vanilla Sauce
Ingredients:
- ½ cup heavy cream (or milk)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cream, brown sugar, and butter.
- Stir until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to simmer.
- Add cornstarch slurry, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
Serve:
Pour warm vanilla sauce over warm bread pudding 🤍
Even better with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Grandma tips:
- Stale bread = best texture
- Slight jiggle in the center is perfect
- Leftovers reheat beautifully
Want a bourbon sauce, apple version, or slow-cooker style next?
