Description
Autumn Spiced Bread Pudding is a heartwarming dessert that captures the essence of fall with its rich custard and warm spices. This comforting dish features tender cubes of stale bread soaked in a luscious mixture of eggs, milk, sugar, and aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfectly baked until golden brown, it’s an ideal treat for chilly evenings or festive gatherings. Serve it warm for a delightful indulgence that evokes cozy memories of home and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups stale French or challah bread, cubed
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins or cranberries, optional)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for greasing)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cube the stale bread into one-inch pieces and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Fold in the bread cubes gently until fully coated with the custard mixture. Let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb flavors.
- If using dried fruit or nuts, fold them into the mixture now.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg