Easy Brioche Bread Pudding

My mom always begs me to make her favorite dessert. This one I created was a winner. Moist and delicious, the addition of nuts and fruit make it extra special!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 319 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• ¼ cup raisins
• 1 ¾ cups milk
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 7 (1 inch) thick slices brioche bread

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Tear bread into 1-inch pieces and place in an 8-inch square baking dish. Drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle with pecans and raisins.

Step 3

Whisk milk, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla extract together in a medium bowl until combined and pour over bread mixture in the baking dish. Press gently on the bread until saturated. Let sit for a few minutes.

Step 4

Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until top is puffed but set, about 40 minutes. Pudding will settle back down as it cools.