Classic bread pudding is a comforting and delicious dessert that is easy to make. Our recipe features eggs, egg yolks, brown sugar, and half & half. The result is a rich and creamy pudding that is perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight dessert.
Classic Bread Pudding
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar, plus extra for sprinkling
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 cups half and half
- 12 oz (4 cups) challah, cut into 1″ cubes
- 2 tbsp butter, melted, divided
Directions
1) In a large bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 2 egg yolks, 2 tsp vanilla extract, ⅓ cup light brown sugar, ¼ tsp salt, and 2 cups half and half until sugar dissolves.
2) Use 1 tbsp butter to grease the inside of a Suvie bakeware pan. Add cubes of challah to the bakeware pan. Pour egg mixture over the bread, pressing down on the bread with a spatula to submerge and soak up the liquid. Insert pan in the bottom zone of Suvie, uncovered. Input settings and cook now or schedule.
Suvie Cook Settings
Bottom Zone: Bake 325˚F for 45 minutes
Top Zone: None
3) Remove bread pudding from Suvie, brush the top with melted butter and sprinkle with 1-2 tbsp brown sugar. Return to Suvie and cook for 10 more minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
4) Remove from Suvie, cut into portions and serve. Optional: Top with powdered sugar and fresh berries to serve.
Nutrition
Nutritional Information per serving (4 servings per recipe): Calories 560, Total Fat 31g, Total Carbohydrates 55g, Total Sodium 580mg, Total Protein 15g.
