Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

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This recipe for Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding is a timeless dessert that transforms simple ingredients into a rich and comforting treat. The warm, custardy pudding, studded with sweet raisins, is perfectly complemented by a luscious, homemade vanilla sauce. It’s a classic, soul-soothing dessert that brings a taste of nostalgia to any table.

Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding

Ingredients

For the Bread Pudding:

Ingredient	Quantity
Cubed white bread	4 cups (8 slices)
Raisins	½ cup
Milk	2 cups
Butter	¼ cup
Sugar	½ cup
Eggs, slightly beaten	2
Vanilla	1 tablespoon
Ground nutmeg	½ teaspoon

For the Vanilla Sauce:

Ingredient	Quantity
Butter	½ cup
Sugar	½ cup
Firmly packed brown sugar	½ cup
Heavy whipping cream	½ cup
Vanilla	1 tablespoon

How To Make Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce:

Step 1: Prep the Pudding Base: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine the cubed white bread and raisins in a large bowl. In a 1-quart saucepan, combine the milk and ¼ cup butter. Cook over medium heat until the butter is melted, about 4 to 7 minutes.
Step 2: Soak the Bread: Pour the warm milk mixture over the bread and let it stand for 10 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the liquid.
Step 3: Finish the Pudding & Bake: Stir in the remaining pudding ingredients: sugar, eggs, vanilla, and nutmeg. Pour into a greased 1 ½-quart casserole. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until the center is set.
Step 4: Make the Sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients except the vanilla in a 1-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and comes to a full boil, about 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the vanilla.
Step 5: Serve: To serve, spoon the warm pudding into individual dessert dishes and top with the sauce. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.