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Classic Brioche Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce

Rich and custardy brioche bread pudding baked until golden and finished with homemade caramel sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread Pudding
  • 6 cups brioche bread cubed
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 eggs large
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Caramel Sauce
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a baking dish.
  2. Place brioche cubes evenly into the dish.
  3. Whisk milk, cream, eggs, sugars, butter, vanilla, spices, and salt.
  4. Pour custard over bread and let soak 15 minutes.
  5. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes.
  6. Uncover and bake 15–20 minutes until golden and set.
  7. Prepare caramel sauce by melting sugar, then adding butter, cream, vanilla, and salt.
  8. Serve warm bread pudding topped with caramel sauce.

Notes

Serve warm for best texture and flavor.