Easy Bread and Butter Pudding with Raisins
This classic Bread and Butter Pudding with Raisins is a warm, comforting dessert made with buttery bread, sweet raisins, and a rich custard. Perfect for using up leftover bread!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 slices white bread day-old, crusts removed
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter softened
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 2 cups whole milk
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
- Spread softened butter on both sides of each bread slice, then cut into triangles.
- Arrange half of the bread slices in the baking dish, sprinkle with half of the raisins, then repeat with remaining bread and raisins.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together milk, heavy cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until fully combined.
- Slowly pour the custard mixture over the bread, ensuring all pieces are soaked.
- Place in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
- Let the pudding cool for 10 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- Optional Equipment: A sieve can be used to dust powdered sugar on top before serving.
- Customization: Swap raisins for chocolate chips or dried cranberries.
- Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 10 minutes.
- Serving Tip: Serve with a drizzle of caramel sauce or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
Serving: 1120Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 7gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg
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