Description
A warm, comforting Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding made with cinnamon raisin bread soaked in a creamy custard, baked to golden perfection, and served with a luscious homemade maple sauce.
Ingredients
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Bread Pudding
- 1/4 cup Land O Lakes® Butter
- 8 slices (4 cups) cinnamon raisin bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups Land O Lakes® Half & Half
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large Land O Lakes® Eggs, slightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Maple Sauce
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Land O Lakes® Butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Half & Half
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the bread pudding.
- Melt Butter and Coat Bread: Place 1/4 cup butter in a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish and put it in the oven to melt. Once melted, add the cinnamon raisin bread cubes and toss gently to coat the bread evenly with the butter.
- Prepare Custard Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine the half & half, granulated sugar, slightly beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Stir these ingredients until well blended.
- Soak Bread and Bake: Pour the custard mixture over the butter-coated bread cubes in the casserole dish, making sure the bread is evenly soaked. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the center is fully set and the top is lightly golden.
- Make Maple Sauce: While the bread pudding bakes, combine brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter, maple syrup, and 2 tablespoons half & half in a 1-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a boil. Continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve: Remove the bread pudding from the oven and serve it warm with the freshly prepared maple sauce poured generously over the top.
Notes
- Use day-old cinnamon raisin bread for best texture as it absorbs the custard better.
- If you prefer, swap half & half with whole milk for a lighter version.
- The maple sauce can be made ahead and warmed before serving.
- For extra texture, consider adding chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the sauce or topping.
- Ensure the bread pudding is center-set before removing from oven to avoid a runny custard.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cinnamon raisin bread pudding, maple sauce, baked dessert, custard bread pudding, comforting dessert
