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Classic Brioche Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce

A rich and comforting brioche bread pudding baked in vanilla custard and topped with silky homemade caramel sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Bread Pudding
  • 8 cups brioche bread cubes
  • 4 eggs large
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Caramel Sauce
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter cubed
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream warmed
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Whisk
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Spread brioche cubes in the baking dish.
  3. Whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugars, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
  4. Pour custard over bread and let soak 15–20 minutes.
  5. Bake 40–50 minutes until golden and just set in the center.
  6. Melt sugar in saucepan until amber. Stir in butter, then cream, vanilla, and salt.
  7. Cool pudding slightly and serve with warm caramel sauce.

Notes

Use day-old brioche for best texture. Sauce can be made ahead and reheated.