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Buttery Brioche Bread Pudding Recipe
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Buttery Brioche Bread Pudding with Decadent Salty Caramel Sauce

This brioche puddings recipe offers an easy way to create a comfy yet exquisite dessert which will simply melt in your mouth. The salted caramel sauce adds layers of flavors, making the pudding even more delicious.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Resting Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bread, Brioche, Pudding
Servings: 12
Calories: 438kcal

Ingredients

For the pudding

  • 1.25 lb. brioche bread a day old, cut into cubes
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 6 tbsp butter
  • 5 eggs, slightly beaten
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • Pinch of cardamom
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the caramel sauce

  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • Powdered sugar, to garnish

Instructions

  • Grease a baking dish with a bit of butter.
  • Cut the bread into cubes or simply tear it. Place it on the bottom of the dish.
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  • Whisk together the eggs and sugar to start creating the marinade for the bread. Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom and vanilla. Also stir in a pinch of salt. Whisk well and add the milk and heavy cream. When everything is well-combined, pour the marinade over the bread.
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  • Melt the butter and let it cool a bit. Add it to the soaked bread and toss gently to cover all the pieces.
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  • Cover the dish with aluminum or plastic foil and take it to the fridge. Keep it there for at least 50 minutes or even overnight. The longer the ingredients stick together, the better flavors will combine.
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  • Preheat the oven to 375F and take the dish out of the fridge twenty minutes in advance of the baking process.
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  • Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 15 additional minutes until the pudding gets golden-brown.
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  • Take it out of the oven, let it chill a bit and decorate with powdered sugar.
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  • Meanwhile, prepare the salted caramel sauce. Melt the butter over low heat and remove from the stove. Add the brown sugar and stir until completely melted. Bring in the heavy cream and salt. Whisk again to make a smooth sauce.
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  • Pour over the brioche bread pudding and serve warm.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • If you want to prepare the salted caramel bread pudding in individual ramekins, just cut the bread in smaller cubes and prepare the mixture all together in a large bowl. Transfer to ramekins before refrigerating. Cover the ramekins with aluminum foil before baking. Cook covered for 15 minutes, remove the foil and cook for 5 additional minutes. Cutting down the baking time ensures the small puddings won’t get burnt.
  • For a fresher taste, add berries on top after the pudding has cooled a bit. If you want to incorporate the fruits directly into the dessert, fold them in gently after taking the baking dish out of the fridge. You may use raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, blueberries. Even some peach slices will work wonderfully to bring a fruity flavor. To make the brioche dessert recipe taste even better, add a dollop of vanilla ice cream and finish with a few small mint leaves. You will get a cozy treat seasoned with salted caramel ice cream. What more could someone ask for?
  • In case you want an authentic homemade dessert, I strongly advise you to make your own brioche bread because no bread in the world will taste like the one you prepare with your own hands.

Nutrition

Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 26.9g