Description
Sweet Southern comfort shines through this classic New Orleans bread pudding, blending rich custard with tender bread and warm spices. Creamy whiskey sauce crowns this indulgent dessert, inviting you to savor a slice of Louisiana’s culinary heritage.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups day-old French bread, cubed
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup raisins
Preparation Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Combine milk, cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a spacious mixing vessel, whisking until thoroughly blended.
- Gently fold bread cubes into the liquid mixture, ensuring each piece becomes saturated. Allow ingredients to meld for 15-20 minutes, enabling bread to absorb flavors completely.
- Incorporate raisins throughout the pudding mixture, distributing them evenly for consistent sweetness.
- Transfer the soaked bread mixture into a prepared baking dish, spreading it uniformly to create an even layer.
- Drizzle melted butter across the surface, which will contribute to a rich, golden exterior during baking.
- Position the dish in a preheated 350F (175C) oven, baking for approximately 45-50 minutes until the top transforms into a deep golden-brown shade and the center sets firmly.
- Verify doneness by inserting a knife into the center – it should emerge clean without any liquid residue.
- Remove from oven and allow slight cooling for enhanced texture and flavor development.
- Serve while warm, optionally embellishing with a luxurious caramel sauce or complementing with a pristine scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dessert experience.
Notes
- Soak bread thoroughly to ensure maximum flavor absorption and soft, custardy texture.
- Use day-old or slightly stale bread for best results, as it will soak up the creamy mixture more effectively.
- Customize by swapping raisins with chocolate chips, pecans, or bourbon-soaked dried fruits for a personalized twist.
- For a lighter version, substitute whole milk with almond or coconut milk, and use egg whites instead of whole eggs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 335kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg