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Classic Brioche Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce

A rich, custardy bread pudding made with buttery brioche and finished with warm caramel sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Baking dish
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven and butter baking dish.
  2. Arrange brioche cubes evenly in dish.
  3. Whisk custard ingredients and pour over bread.
  4. Bake until golden and set.
  5. Prepare caramel sauce and serve warm over pudding.

Notes

Day-old brioche gives the best texture.