Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

This recipe for Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding is a timeless dessert that transforms simple ingredients into a rich and comforting treat. The warm, custardy pudding, studded with sweet raisins, is perfectly complemented by a luscious, homemade vanilla sauce. It’s a classic, soul-soothing dessert that brings a taste of nostalgia to any table.

Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding

Ingredients:

For the Bread Pudding:

How To Make Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

1. Step 1: Prep the Pudding Base: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine the cubed white bread and raisins in a large bowl. In a 1-quart saucepan, combine the milk and ¼ cup butter. Cook over medium heat until the butter is melted, about 4 to 7 minutes.
2. Step 2: Soak the Bread: Pour the warm milk mixture over the bread and let it stand for 10 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the liquid.
3. Step 3: Finish the Pudding & Bake: Stir in the remaining pudding ingredients: sugar, eggs, vanilla, and nutmeg. Pour the mixture into a greased 1 ½-quart casserole dish. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until the center is set.
4. Step 4: Make the Sauce: In a separate 1-quart saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients except the vanilla: ½ cup butter, sugar, brown sugar, and heavy whipping cream. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and comes to a full boil, about 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
5. Step 5: Serve: To serve, spoon the warm pudding into individual dessert dishes and top generously with the warm vanilla sauce. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.