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Caramel Bread Pudding

Caramel Bread Pudding

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups cubed brioche or challah bread
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1½ cups whole milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup caramel sauce plus more for topping
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Add bread cubes to dish and spread evenly.
  3. Whisk eggs, milk, cream, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and caramel sauce.
  4. Pour custard over bread and press gently. Rest 15–20 minutes.
  5. Bake 40–45 minutes until golden and just set.
  6. Drizzle with warm caramel before serving.

Notes

  • Use slightly stale bread for best texture
  • Don’t overbake—center should jiggle slightly
  • Add caramel after baking for deeper flavor
  • Serve warm for best results