Crock Pot Bread Pudding
Ingredients
- 8 cups day-old French bread
cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- ¾ cup raisins)
(optional
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
well beaten
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
packed
- ¼ cup salted butter
1/2 stick
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup salted butter
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Directions
- 1
Spray an oval 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
- 2
Add the bread cubes and raisins to the crock pot.
- 3
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- 4
Pour the liquid mixture into the crock pot. Stir until the bread is coated. Let sit for 20 minutes.
- 5
Stir the mixture again. Cover then put the slow cooker on low and cook for 2 ½ - 3 hours, until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6
When the bread pudding is almost ready, make the sauce. Place the sugar, butter, heavy cream, and milk into a small saucepan, and whisk together until combined.
- 7
Place the pot over medium-low heat, constantly whisking until the sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Take off the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- 8
Slice the bread pudding and serve with the warm vanilla sauce on top.
Crock Pot Bread Pudding
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About this Recipe
Craving a classic, warm dessert that practically makes itself? This Crock Pot Bread Pudding delivers comforting flavors with minimal effort, perfect for any occasion. It’s a timeless treat that brings warmth to any gathering.
The genius of this recipe lies in the Crock Pot. Slow cooking allows the day-old French bread to soak up all the rich custard, transforming simple ingredients into a perfectly blended, creamy delight without constant attention. The slow, gentle heat ensures an incredibly tender texture that’s hard to achieve with other methods.
Prepare for a supremely warm and inviting dessert. You'll find cubes of day-old French bread bathed in a rich, spiced custard, offering a tender texture with every bite. The comforting blend of vanilla, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg creates an aroma that fills your kitchen, leading to a perfectly sweet and creamy pudding. It’s sweetened with both granulated and light brown sugar, and made decadent with milk and heavy cream, making each spoonful feel luxurious. It's crowned with a luxurious warm vanilla sauce that melts into every delicious spoonful.
This classic recipe is easily tailored. You can customize it by including the optional raisins for a burst of fruity sweetness and a different texture, or omit them entirely if you prefer a purer bread pudding experience focused solely on the spiced bread and custard.
This Crock Pot Bread Pudding is the ultimate comforting treat, ideal for family dinners, holiday gatherings, or simply a cozy evening at home. Serve it warm, generously drizzled with the accompanying rich vanilla sauce, for a truly decadent experience.