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This Old-Fashioned Bread Pisting with Vanilla Sauce is a classic dessert that evokes memories of simpler times, with comforting flavors and a nostalgic, homemade touch. Made with day-old bread, cinnamon, and eggs, this bread pudding is soft, warm, and perfectly spiced. The rich vanilla sauce drizzled over the top takes this dessert to a whole new level of decadence. Whether served warm or at room temperature, it’s the ultimate comfort food, perfect for family gatherings or as a sweet treat after dinner.
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Recipe Overview:
Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients:
For the bread pudding:
6 cups day-old white bread (cubed) – French bread, brioche, or challah work great
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins (optional, but recommended) or chopped nuts
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the vanilla sauce:
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup whole milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg (optional for a thicker sauce, can be omitted for a lighter sauce)
Equipment:
9×9-inch or 8×8-inch baking dish (or equivalent size casserole dish)
Mixing bowls
Whisk or fork (for mixing)
Saucepan (for making the vanilla sauce)
Spoon or spatula
Measuring cups and spoons
Instructions:
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