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Best Easy Vanilla Bread Pudding Recipe

A classic, custardy vanilla bread pudding with golden edges and rich flavor, perfect for a comforting homemade dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread Pudding
  • 6 cups day-old bread cubes
  • 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
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon optional
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease baking dish.
  2. Spread bread cubes in dish.
  3. Whisk milk, cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla, butter, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Pour mixture over bread and let soak 10–15 minutes.
  5. Bake 40–45 minutes until golden and set.
  6. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Serve warm with ice cream or caramel sauce for extra indulgence.