Description
Indulge in decadent white chocolate bread pudding that brings cozy comfort to your kitchen. Learn to cube French bread, create a rich custard, and bake until golden. Our guide shows you how to drizzle a velvety white chocolate sauce over the dessert for an irresistible finish. Discover practical tips and creative twists that make this recipe a heartwarming treat you won’t want to miss!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pudding:
- 6 cups of day-old bread (cubed; brioche or challah works best)
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the White Chocolate Layer:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Optional Garnish:
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Fresh berries (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven – Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish lightly with butter.
- Prepare the Bread – Place the cubed bread in the prepared baking dish. If using very fresh bread, lightly toast the cubes in the oven for 5 minutes to help them absorb the custard.
- Make the Custard – In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth. Pour the custard evenly over the bread, pressing the bread gently so that it soaks up the liquid. Allow it to sit for about 10 minutes.
- Bake – Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 45 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top is lightly golden.
- Prepare the White Chocolate Topping – While the pudding is baking, combine the white chocolate and 1/4 cup heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Alternatively, microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring between each until melted.
- Assemble and Serve – Remove the bread pudding from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Drizzle the warm white chocolate sauce over the top. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with fresh berries if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg