Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding

A perfect combination of warm, sweet custardy bread infused with hints of vanilla and cinnamon—this is a delicious reminder that some desserts are timeless.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 444 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons raisins
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 stick butter
• 8 large eggs
• 1 loaf white bread, torn into large chunks
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.25 cups white sugar
• 0.5 cup confectioners' sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10x12-inch baking pan.

Step 2

Arrange bread pieces on the bottom of the prepared pan. Pour cream mixture over bread. Allow to soak 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 3

Combine half-and-half, eggs, sugar, heavy cream, raisins, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Mix well.

Step 4

Place the baking pan into a larger pan. Fill the larger pan with boiling water halfway up the sides of the smaller pan.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into center comes out clean, 60 to 75 minutes.

Step 6

Meanwhile, melt butter in a small skillet over low heat. Pour into a small bowl. Add confectioners' sugar and mix well.

Step 7

Remove bread pudding from the oven. Poke holes on the surface using a butter knife. Pour butter sauce over the top.