Here’s a classic Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce recipe — simple, comforting, and delicious. This version is rich, custardy, and full of warm spices, just like grandma used to make.
🍞 Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding
Ingredients:
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6 cups day-old bread, cubed (French or brioche works best)
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2 ½ cups whole milk
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½ cup heavy cream
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4 eggs
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup brown sugar
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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¼ tsp ground nutmeg
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup raisins or chopped nuts (optional)
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2 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Place bread cubes in a large bowl. Pour in milk and cream; let sit for 10–15 minutes so bread soaks up the liquid.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, sugars, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
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Pour egg mixture over the soaked bread. Add raisins or nuts if using. Mix gently until combined.
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Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish. Drizzle melted butter on top.
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Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until the top is golden and a knife inserted comes out clean.
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Let cool slightly before serving with vanilla sauce.
🍮 Vanilla Sauce
Ingredients:
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1 cup whole milk
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½ cup heavy cream
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½ cup sugar
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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¼ cup butter
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1 tbsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Instructions:
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In a small saucepan, whisk together sugar and cornstarch.
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Gradually stir in milk and cream. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and comes to a gentle boil.
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Remove from heat. Stir in butter, vanilla, and salt.
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Serve warm over bread pudding.