If you love bread pudding as much as I do, then get ready for a mouthwatering ride through this great recipe book! With so many different flavor combinations to choose from, bread pudding is such a versatile dessert. But guess what? It's not just for dessert anymore! Savory bread pudding makes a perfect side dish or main course at dinner. We even have some tasty breakfast recipes in here for you too. The Cranberry Bread Pudding Muffins are a must have in my household and are perfect for breakfast on the run! If you want to keep bread pudding as a sweet treat, then give the s'mores bread pudding a try for an impressive yet easy dessert.
One reason that I love bread pudding is that it is a great way to use old, stale bread. Older, harder bread will be perfect for absorbing the liquids in the bread pudding recipe which will mean more flavor! So, don't throw out that old baguette just yet, give it new life with one of these perfect recipes. I also just adore how many varieties of bread puddings there are. If you can dream it, then you can make it into bread pudding! Our Basically Amazing Bread Pudding recipe is a perfect place to start and then let your creative mind wander to make new types of bread pudding all on your own. If you want to stick to the recipes in our book, then I highly recommend the Maple Banana Bread Pudding or the Apple Bacon Parmesan to start with. So, start ripping up some pieces of bread and get ready to be amazed at how scrumptious bread pudding can be!
Chocolate Pecan Bread Pudding
A rich dessert that is a classic among all age groups. The addition of chocolate and pecans give this bread pudding a new and delicious twist.
Yield: 16 servings
Active Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 cups whole milk
- 7 eggs
- 8 teaspoons vanilla
- 9 cups cubed bread
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Directions:
In a very large bowl, whisk the sugars and eggs together by hand.
Add the milk and vanilla to the bowl. Continue to whisk the ingredients.
Add the cubed bread and stir together. let the mix sit for at least an hour to allow the bread to soak up the milk mixture.
Add the chocolate chips and pecans, then pour the mixture into a 9x13 pan with 3inch sides. Bake in a 350 F oven for 4550 minutes or until the bread pudding springs back when you touch the top and is no longer wet.
Caramel Bread Pudding
Bread pudding is made even better with a swirl of rich caramel. This recipe is easy and keeps for at least a week, so it's great to make ahead.
Yield: 16 servings
Active Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 3 cups sugar
- 3 cups whole milk
- 7 eggs
- 8 teaspoons vanilla
- 9 cups cubed bread
- 1 1/2 cup caramel
Directions:
In a very large bowl, whisk the sugar and eggs together by hand.
Add the milk and vanilla to the bowl, then continue to whisk.
Add the cubed bread and stir together, let the mixture sit for at least an hour to allow the bread to soak up the milk mixture.
Pour the mixture into a 9x13 pan with 3inch sides. Pour the caramel on top of the bread pudding and use a rubber spatula to mix the caramel into the bread pudding. Only stir twice, just to make a caramel ribbon throughout the dessert. Bake in a 350 F oven for 4550 minutes or until the bread pudding springs back when you touch the top and is no longer wet.
Chocolate Nutella Bread Pudding
So, delicious and so rich, this recipe will certainly satisfy your sweet tooth! The chocolate chips bring out the chocolate flavor in the Nutella, while the hazelnut taste is still very present!
Yield: 16 servings
Active Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 cups whole milk
- 7 eggs
- 8 teaspoons vanilla
- 9 cups cubed bread
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup Nutella
Directions:
In a very large bowl, whisk the sugars and eggs together by hand. Add the Nutella and whisk to combine.
Add the milk and vanilla to the bowl, then continue whisking.
Add the cubed bread and stir together, let the mixture sit for at least an hour to allow the bread to soak up the milk mixture.
Add the chocolate chips and pecans and pour the mixture into a 9x13 pan with 3inch sides. Bake in a 350 F oven for 4550 minutes or until the bread pudding springs back when you touch the top and is no longer wet.
Basically Amazing Bread Pudding
This is a great standard bread pudding recipe. With very few ingredients, this is quick to make and tastes amazing. Eat it alone or pair it with just about any ice cream for a perfect dessert.
Yield: 16 servings
Active Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 cups whole milk
- 7 eggs
- 8 teaspoons vanilla
- 9 cups cubed bread
Directions:
In a very large bowl, whisk the sugars and eggs together by hand.
Add the milk and vanilla to the bowl. Continue whisking the mixture.
Add the cubed bread and stir together, let the mixture sit for at least an hour to allow the bread to soak up the milk mixture.
Pour the mixture into a 9x13 pan with 3inch sides. Bake in a 350 F oven for 4550 minutes or until the bread pudding springs back when you touch the top and is no longer wet.
Cranberry Pecan Bread Pudding
With cranberries and pecans mixed into this bread pudding, this recipe reminds me a lot of the holidays. The tangy red cranberries and the warm toasty pecans are meant to be eaten by a fireplace. Enjoy!
Yield: 16 servings
Active Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 cups whole milk
- 7 eggs
- 8 teaspoons vanilla
- 9 cups cubed bread
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup toasted pecans
Directions:
In a very large bowl, whisk the sugars and eggs together by hand.
Add the milk and vanilla to the bowl. Continue whisking the mixture.
Add the cubed bread and stir together, let the mixture sit for at least an hour to allow the bread to soak up the milk mixture.
Mix in the fresh cranberries and toasted pecans and then pour the mixture into a 9x13 pan with 3inch sides. Bake in a 350 F oven for 4550 minutes or until the bread pudding springs back when you touch the top and is no longer wet.