How do I make the best bread pudding with vanilla sauce?

Indulge in a delightful treat with our irresistible Bread Pudding recipe. Drizzle it with our luscious Vanilla Sauce for a heavenly dessert!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make the best Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce. Items include: Bread Eggs Sugar Milk Vanilla Extract Salt

Bread 8 cups (or about 1 loaf) torn into pieces
Eggs 4 large
Sugar 1 cup, divided
Milk 2 cups
Vanilla Extract 2 teaspoons
Salt A pinch

Take note
Be careful not to eat the Vanilla Sauce with a spoon straight from the jar. It's that good!

1

Prepare the Bread

Start by tearing your bread into bite-sized pieces. Don't worry if they're not perfectly cut, a bit of rustic charm adds to the flavor.

2

Mix the Custard

In a bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Think you're done? Keep whisking! Mix until everything is well combined and you have a smooth custard.

3

Soak and Bake

Grease a baking dish and add the torn bread pieces. Pour the custard over the bread, making sure every piece gets a chance to soak up the deliciousness. Bake in a preheated oven until golden and set.

4

Make the Vanilla Sauce

While your bread pudding is baking, it's time to whip up the star of the show - the Vanilla Sauce! In a saucepan, heat milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until hot but not boiling. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and a bit of the hot milk mixture. Gradually pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan, whisking constantly. Cook until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Pro-tip: Don't forget to lick the spoon!

5

Serve and Enjoy

Once your bread pudding is done, let it cool slightly before serving. Drizzle the warm Vanilla Sauce over each portion and watch as everyone's eyes light up with joy. Serve and savor every heavenly bite!