Description
Autumn spiced bread pudding is a comforting dessert that captures the essence of fall in every bite. This easy-to-make dish combines stale bread, warm spices, and creamy custard, creating a cozy treat perfect for chilly evenings. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and let the delightful aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg fill your kitchen while you reminisce about family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups stale bread, torn into pieces
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup dried fruit (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with butter.
- In a large bowl, combine the torn bread pieces and set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, heavy cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread and gently fold to combine. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- If using dried fruit, fold it into the mixture.
- Transfer to the greased baking dish and bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg