Challah Bread Pudding

Topped with a sweet, buttery amaretto sauce, this warm challah bread pudding is easy to make and always a fan favorite.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 461 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 3 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons almond extract
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
• 1 quart half-and-half
• 1 (1 pound) loaf challah, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1.5 cups white sugar
• 0.75 cup sliced almonds
• 0.75 cup raisins
• 0.25 cup amaretto liqueur (such as Disaronno®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Prepare bread pudding: Put challah pieces in a large bowl; add half-and-half. Cover and let sit for 1 hour.

Step 2

After 1 hour, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 3

Whisk sugar, eggs, melted butter, and almond extract together. Stir into the challah mixture. Fold in almonds and raisins and pour into the prepared baking dish.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes. Remove from the oven; keep the oven on.

Step 5

Mix together confectioners' sugar, melted butter, amaretto liqueur, and egg for sauce. Pour over bread pudding and bake for 10 to 15 more minutes. Serve warm.