Sourdough Bread Pudding
Sourdough bread pudding is a decadent dessert that turns stale bread into a warm, comforting treat. With a crispy, golden crust and a creamy custard center, this dish is infused with the tangy flavor of sourdough, complemented by rich vanilla and aromatic cinnamon. Perfect for holidays or cozy weeknights, this simple yet indulgent recipe is bound to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: About 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups sourdough bread, cubed
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Cut the sourdough bread into one-inch cubes; if fresh, let sit for an hour to dry slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk together milk, heavy cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Place the bread cubes in the greased dish and pour the custard mixture over them, gently tossing to coat. Let sit for 20 minutes.
- Optionally sprinkle additional cinnamon on top. Bake for 45 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Allow cooling slightly before serving warm with whipped cream or caramel sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg