This classic bread pudding recipe is incredibly easy to make and delivers a rich, comforting dessert. The optional caramel sauce adds a delightful sweetness and complexity.

 

Classic Bread Pudding Recipe
Ingredients:
Pudding Ingredients:

 

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 Ingredients

 

Ingredient Quantity
Granulated sugar 1 cup
Water 1/2 cup
Instructions:
Pudding
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Blend milk, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
Layer sliced bread in baking dish. Pour half the milk mixture over bread, let soak.
Pour remaining milk mixture over bread, pressing down gently.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until set and golden brown. Let cool slightly.
Caramel Sauce
Melt sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat until light amber.
Carefully add water, stirring constantly.
Simmer until desired consistency. Let cool slightly.
Serving
Pierce top of pudding with a fork.
Pour caramel sauce over pudding.
Let cool for a few minutes. Serve warm or cold with whipped cream or ice cream (optional).