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Bread Pudding with Toffee Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Naomi
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

This classic Bread Pudding with Toffee Sauce is a warm, comforting dessert that combines cubed stale brioche or challah bread soaked in a rich custard made from eggs, milk, cream, and maple syrup. Baked to golden perfection and served with a luscious homemade toffee sauce, this dessert is perfect for cozy gatherings and sweet cravings alike.

Ingredients

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Bread Pudding

  • 6 cups stale brioche or challah bread, cubed
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup pure maple syrup
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

Toffee Sauce

  • Additional ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • Additional ½ cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish thoroughly and arrange the cubed bread evenly in the dish to ensure uniform baking.
  2. Make the Custard Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, pure maple syrup, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted unsalted butter until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
  3. Soak the Bread: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the cubed bread in the baking dish. Gently toss or press the bread cubes to ensure they are well coated and allow them to soak for 15 minutes so the bread absorbs the custard fully.
  4. Bake the Pudding: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the pudding is golden brown on top and set in the center. A knife inserted should come out clean.
  5. Prepare the Toffee Sauce: While the pudding bakes, combine an additional ½ cup pure maple syrup with ½ cup heavy cream in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is heated through and slightly thickened.
  6. Cool and Serve: Once baked, allow the bread pudding to cool slightly in the baking dish. Cut into squares and serve drizzled generously with the warm homemade toffee sauce for a rich and indulgent dessert experience.

Notes

  • Using stale brioche or challah bread helps the pudding absorb the custard better without becoming too soggy.
  • If you prefer, you can add raisins or chopped nuts to the bread mixture for added texture and flavor.
  • The toffee sauce can be made ahead and reheated gently before serving.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: bread pudding, toffee sauce, dessert, baked dessert, brioche bread, challah bread, custard dessert, maple syrup, comfort food

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