Bread Pudding with Raisins (Printable)

Tender bread soaked in custard with sweet raisins baked until golden and comforting.

# What You Need:

→ Bread & Dairy

01 - 6 cups day-old bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (preferably brioche or challah)
02 - 2 cups whole milk
03 - 1 cup heavy cream
04 - 4 large eggs
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for greasing)

→ Sweeteners & Flavorings

06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar
08 - 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
09 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
10 - 1/4 tsp grated nutmeg
11 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ Add-ins

12 - 3/4 cup raisins

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 2-quart baking dish with butter.
02 - Spread the bread cubes evenly in the prepared dish. Sprinkle raisins over the bread.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, both sugars, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
04 - Stir in the melted butter until fully incorporated into the custard mixture.
05 - Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread and raisins. Gently press down on the bread to help it absorb the liquid. Let stand for 10 minutes.
06 - Bake for 40-45 minutes until the pudding is puffed, golden, and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
07 - Allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm, optionally with a drizzle of cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • It rescues bread that would otherwise go to waste, turning forgotten loaves into dessert gold
  • The custard-to-bread ratio creates this impossibly tender texture that makes people think you worked much harder than you actually did
02 -
  • The 10-minute resting period is not optional, it transforms dry bread cubes into custard-soaked perfection
  • Overbaking creates a rubbery texture, so pull it when the center still has a slight wobble
03 -
  • Cube your bread the day before and leave it uncovered on the counter, extra stale bread absorbs custard more evenly
  • Place the baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any potential overflow, saving your oven from a mess

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