Rising up, bread pudding was one in every of my favorite desserts. Because it wasn’t one thing my mother usually made, seeing it on a dessert menu was at all times a deal with! As a bread lover it doesn’t get significantly better than bread baked in a candy custard sauce. That is an upscale model utilizing brioche bread as the bottom & a home made maple caramel sauce for serving. Common caramel works too!
Brioche bread is a French fashion bread that includes eggs & butter. It’s a very wealthy & tender bread, making it good for bread pudding. Search for this at your native bakery for the perfect outcomes.
This recipe additionally makes use of buttermilk as an alternative of standard milk or cream as usually seen in bread pudding. The buttermilk lends somewhat bit extra flavour to the custard & the tang of the buttermilk goes completely with the sweetness of the brioche.
Lastly, I prefer to preserve my bread puddings easy to permit the bread to essentially be the star. However be happy so as to add your favorite mix-ins! Chopped walnuts, raisins or darkish chocolate chips are all fantastic additions.
Completely satisfied baking! Time for a slice.
Brioche Bread Pudding with Maple Caramel Sauce
For the bread pudding:
Substances:
- 1 loaf of day outdated brioche, reduce into 1/2-inch cubes (about 6 to 7 cups)
- 2 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cups gentle brown sugar, loosely packed
- 4 massive eggs, whisked
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon wonderful salt
For the maple caramel sauce:
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
For the bread pudding:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper & preheat the oven to 350(f) levels. Add the cubed bread in a single layer & toast till golden, about 10 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
- In a big mixing bowl whisk collectively the milk, butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla & salt. Add the bread & toss to coat.
- Switch to a buttered 9 by 12 baking dish & let stand for no less than half-hour to permit the custard to soak into the bread.
- Bake at 350(f) levels for 45 to 50 minutes, till cooked all through. Cool for 10 minutes earlier than serving. Drizzle with maple caramel & take pleasure in!
For the maple caramel sauce:
- Simply earlier than serving put together the caramel. In a saucepan over medium warmth whisk collectively the maple syrup & brown sugar. Deliver to a boil & cut back warmth. Proceed cooking for two minutes.
- Take away from warmth. Whisk within the butter & heavy cream. Put aside till prepared to make use of.
