Bread Pudding with Raisins (Printable)

Soft bread cubes soaked in rich custard, studded with raisins and baked to golden perfection.

# Ingredient List:

→ Bread and Fruit

01 - 8 cups day-old bread, cubed (preferably brioche or challah)
02 - 1 cup raisins

→ Custard

03 - 4 large eggs
04 - 2 cups whole milk
05 - 1 cup heavy cream
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
08 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ For Greasing

11 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish thoroughly with butter.
02 - Spread the bread cubes evenly across the prepared dish. Distribute raisins uniformly over the bread layer.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until completely smooth and well combined.
04 - Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread and raisins. Press down gently to ensure all bread pieces are submerged. Allow to rest for 10 minutes so the bread fully absorbs the liquid.
05 - Bake for 40-45 minutes until the custard is completely set and the top achieves a deep golden brown color.
06 - Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm, optionally dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with vanilla sauce.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms everyday ingredients into something that feels like a hug from your grandmother
  • The spiced custard soaks into every corner of the bread, creating pockets of vanilla comfort
  • You probably have everything in your kitchen right now, no special trips required
02 -
  • Soaking your raisins in rum or warm water first keeps them plump and juicy instead of turning into little tough pellets
  • Pressing the bread down into the custard is not optional—those dry spots are exactly where you will find disappointing bites
  • The pudding is done when the center jiggles like firm gelatin, not liquid
03 -
  • Cut your bread cubes the night before and leave them out on the counter to dry out even more
  • Place your baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any potential drips in the oven

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