Description
Warm spices dance through this luscious Butterscotch Bread Pudding, inviting comfort with each rich, custardy bite. Sweet caramel notes and tender bread create a dessert that wraps friends and family in delightful indulgence you’ll savor to the last crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups bread, cut into cubes
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
Dairy Components:
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking vessel with non-stick spray.
- Craft a luxurious base by combining whole milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, butter, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture transforms into a silky liquid.
- Whisk eggs and vanilla extract together in a spacious mixing bowl until well integrated and slightly frothy.
- Create a delicate custard by gradually streaming the heated milk mixture into the eggs, whisking continuously to prevent curdling and ensure a smooth texture.
- Distribute bread cubes evenly across the prepared baking dish, then generously scatter butterscotch chips over the surface.
- Gently cascade the egg-milk custard across the bread, using gentle pressure to help the bread absorb the liquid thoroughly.
- Allow the pudding to rest for 15-20 minutes, enabling the bread to soak up the rich custard and develop deeper flavors.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and a set custard that jiggles slightly when nudged.
- Extract from the oven and permit the pudding to cool for several minutes, allowing the custard to stabilize and the flavors to meld.
- Present warm, optionally adorned with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream or a tantalizing drizzle of additional butterscotch sauce.
Notes
- Choose day-old bread for better absorption and a more custardy texture that prevents soggy results.
- Experiment with different bread types like brioche or challah for richer, more decadent pudding variations.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular bread with gluten-free bread cubes and ensure all other ingredients are gluten-free certified.
- Reduce sugar content by using half the amount of butterscotch chips or substituting with dark chocolate chips for a less sweet alternative.
- Prep Time: 25-30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg