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Classic New Orleans Bread Pudding

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Classic New Orleans Bread Pudding is a comforting Southern dessert that delights with its creamy texture and rich flavors. This nostalgic dish features soft, custardy bread soaked in a luscious vanilla sauce, making it perfect for family gatherings and celebrations. Serve it warm, drizzled with sauce, and watch as it becomes the star of the dessert table.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 cups stale French bread or brioche, cubed
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, for greasing
  • 1 cup heavy cream (for sauce)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar (for sauce)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cubed stale bread.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together milk, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth. Pour over the bread cubes and gently fold to coat. Let sit for 15 minutes.
  4. Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
  5. For the sauce, whisk together heavy cream and powdered sugar in a saucepan over low heat until smooth. Drizzle over pudding before serving.
  • Author: James
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg