Custard Bread Pudding Vanilla Sauce (Recipe for Printing)

Warm, creamy bread pudding with a golden crust and fragrant vanilla sauce. Ideal for cozy family gatherings or winter dessert cravings. Save & click.

# What You Need:

→ Pudding Base

01 - 16 ounces French bread, cut into cubes
02 - 3 3/4 cups whole milk
03 - 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
04 - 7 large eggs
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar

→ Flavor Enhancer

07 - Zest of 1/2 orange (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Cube the French bread into 1-inch pieces and arrange evenly in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and granulated sugar until fully incorporated.
03 - Fold in the orange zest for a subtle citrus note, if using.
04 - Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring all pieces are fully moistened. Allow to rest for 10 minutes for bread to soak up the liquid.
05 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the custard is just set in the center and the top is lightly golden.
06 - Remove from oven and cool briefly. Serve warm, with vanilla sauce if desired.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For best texture, use day-old French bread to better absorb the custard.