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Easy Peachy Bread Pudding with Creamy Caramel Sauce
Thomas J. Moss

Peachy Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce

Oh, friends, prepare yourselves for a taste of pure comfort! We're talking about Peachy Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce - a dessert so good, it'll make you want to hug the baker (that's probably you!). Picture this: warm, soft bread soaking up a luscious custard, studded with juicy peaches, and drizzled with a decadent homemade caramel. It’s the perfect way to use up that slightly stale bread and turn it into something truly magical. My family absolutely devours this every time I make it, and I have a feeling yours will too!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Soaking Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread Pudding
  • 6 cups stale bread cubed (Brioche, challah, French bread, or crusty sourdough work well)
  • 3 cups milk Whole milk or 2% milk recommended
  • 1 cup heavy cream Adds extra creaminess
  • 4 large eggs
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch salt
  • 2 ripe peaches peeled and diced (frozen peaches, thawed and drained, can be used)
Caramel Sauce
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into pieces
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
Substitutions
  • Bread Use gluten-free bread for a gluten-free option
  • Milk Almond milk or soy milk can be used as dairy-free alternatives
  • Sugar Coconut sugar or maple syrup can be used in place of granulated sugar, adjusting sweetness to taste

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish,
  • Medium saucepan,
  • Mixing bowl
  • - Whisk
  • oven

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Bread: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread the cubed bread evenly in the prepared baking dish. Using slightly stale bread is key, as it absorbs the custard better.
  2. Make the Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined. Ensure the sugar is fully dissolved.
  3. Soak the Bread: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes, making sure all the bread is moistened. Gently press down on the bread with a spoon to help it absorb the custard. Let the bread soak in the custard for at least 30 minutes, or up to an hour, for the best results.
  4. Add the Peaches: Gently stir in the diced peaches, distributing them evenly throughout the bread mixture.
  5. Bake the Bread Pudding: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until golden brown and custard is set. A knife inserted in the center should come out clean.
  6. Cool Slightly: Let the bread pudding cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
  7. Make the Caramel Sauce: While baking, melt the sugar over medium heat in a saucepan, stirring constantly until a golden amber color forms.
  8. Add Butter: Add butter pieces carefully and whisk until melted and fully incorporated.
  9. Add Cream: Slowly pour heavy cream while whisking continuously. The mixture will bubble up again. Continue until smooth and creamy.
  10. Add Salt: Stir in salt. Remove from heat and let sauce cool slightly before serving.
  11. Serve and Enjoy: Drizzle warm caramel sauce over cooled bread pudding and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 8gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 190mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 3gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 260mgIron: 2.4mg

Notes

The recipe is very adaptable: use leftover brioche, add spices like cardamom or ginger, or try variations like vegan or bourbon-infused versions.
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