Decadent and EASY Bread Pudding Recipe

This amazing bread pudding recipe is perfectly sweet with a wonderfully soft texture inside, a crisp top, and a delicious traditional pudding sauce. Bread pudding is basically a giant upgraded french toast casserole. Super-quick to whip up and of course it's a great use for stale bread, but just because it's easy as can be doesn't mean it's not amazingly delicious! I used brioche instead of plain white bread then whipped up my favorite brandy sauce, which I poured liberally on top.

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[amisstew]

Okay, I don’t exactly know why, but John is my go-to YouTube cook. I think it is his humility and expressive and effervescent love of cooking — every recipe he teaches us is his “very very favorite”, and good!” He shows us his Oopsies, and how to fix them. I love his transparency and stories of whom he is cooking for, and past experiences with the dish. I also love that he is a former Math and Science teacher for middle schoolers. Oh how I wish I had him as my teacher during those tortuous years!

[xfallenxlostx]

The best bread pudding I ever had was when my (tipsy) aunt decided to make some last-minute and didn’t have everything she needed. Instead of cream, she used coffee creamer and just dumped everything except the bread together in a bowl, threw in some spices and brandy, and whisked it up before dumping it over the bread and baking it in a crock pot. I can’t tell you how amazing it was!!! She’s never been able to re-create it.

[hansias]

Hi John. I”ve tried your recipe to break our fast during this Ramadhan season. It turn out delicious. Thank you John!!! Greeting from Malaysia.

[elainabriemle]

My son makes the most incredible bread pudding I’ve ever eaten. I’ve been making my mom’s recipe for over 60 yr. He uses the same recipe but what ever he does is absolutely incredible. I used a lemon sauce all of his life, his dad’s favorite. But he makes a rum sauce, I don’t know what he puts in it but it is amazing.

[Ellaa]

Just made this recipe with Erythritol (trying to cut down calories and sugar), added some cinnamon to the "white sauce" that turned golden and I can already tell you, my kitchen smells amazing! I really like this recipe, first time making it ☺️💕 Thanks!

[velocitygirl]

Your oven is the most beautiful thing ever!

[sabirtoothtiger]

Just made this for Christmas Eve and Christmas (the Christmas one soaked overnight) and it was great! Everyone liked it! I tried to follow the recipe exactly (toasted some french bread from Walmart) and had set out all the ingredients but my daughter saw the flour on the counter for the custard topping and threw it in the pot that I used to soaked the bread. Still good. I ended up not having enough liquid to soak the bread and I splashed some 2% milk on top to submerge and t'was great!
Really nice smooth texture. Not too sweet and can be adjusted by adding more custard. Warm or cold. I want to try again without having to cook the soaking mixture and see how it changes. Great recipe!

[harrietpope]

Whenever i need a receipe i look up you for it, i love the way you explain each step, i use brioche bread too but sometimes add raisins or even chocolate chips

[amandarichie]

I made this recipe tonight. This was my first bread pudding, it turned out great! The whole family enjoyed it. I love your videos!

[lxfchfo]

John, I just made this delicious bread, it came out so so yummy Thank you Tracey from Austin Texas

[diversegardener]

I think the royal family would love this with a spot of tea! Thank you John, this is on my have to make list.

[kathrynrudolph]

Bread pudding is one of my favorite desserts. Coconut pecan, warm with coconut sauce....oh my gosh, to die for! I have a challah loaf....going to give yours a try! TFS!

[inezp]

Ok, 1 question. How do you stay in shape with all this deliciousness?

[samanthamananghaya]

Made this today for my bf because he loves bread pudding. And this recipe is just pefect. Definitely satisfied our cravings! Brioche for pudding is perfect. ✨

[FuzzBuzzRecipes]

Cut a piece for everybody in the house, "but me first!" 😂 The rule of the kitchen, always taste what you cook! :D

[SandraMambu]

I tried this recipe with reduced sugar yesterday. It was very delicious, especially with the sauce. Thank you, John

[scorpleeon]

My mom made bread pudding fairly often when I was a kid and I loved it 🥰 thanks for the baking memories

[Creations_by_Rei]

Thanks for this recipe. Made it for the 2nd time tonight. This time used cinnamon raisin bread. Waiting on it in the oven can't wait to try it. I will always use your recipe when I make this!

[Passionforfoodrecipes]

"it will really accept the custard" well who wouldn't! Looks amazing

[elainesalmon]

This was delish!!!! Thank you for sharing. Did not have brandy, so I added Irish cream liqueur instead. Added pecans for garnish! My family loved it. Thanks again!