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Classic Brioche Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce

A rich and comforting dessert made with buttery brioche soaked in vanilla custard and finished with warm homemade caramel sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread Pudding
  • 6 cups brioche bread cubed
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 3 eggs large
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
Caramel Sauce
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream warm
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Whisk
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a baking dish.
  2. Arrange brioche cubes evenly in the prepared dish.
  3. Whisk milk, cream, eggs, sugars, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and butter until smooth.
  4. Pour custard over brioche and let soak for 20 minutes.
  5. Bake for 40 minutes until golden and set in the center.
  6. For caramel, melt sugar until amber, whisk in butter, then cream and vanilla.
  7. Serve bread pudding warm with caramel sauce drizzled on top.

Notes

Use day-old brioche for best texture and flavor absorption.