Sourdough Bread Pudding

Sourdough Bread Pudding

Sourdough bread pudding is the comforting dessert for cold nights. A creamy custard spiced with cinnamon is poured over homemade sourdough brioche and topped with raisins before baking.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter

    plus a little more for buttering the baking dish

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 loaf sourdough brioche

    cut into 2 inch cubes

  • 4 eggs

    beaten

  • 1 cup raisins

    optional

  • 1 cup cream
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. 1

    At least one day before, bake bread if using homemade.

  2. 2

    Preheat 350 degrees. Butter a 9X13 baking dish.

  3. 3

    Combine the milk, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, sugar and salt in a medium saucepan over low heat. Cook until the butter melts. Allow it to cool before adding the eggs.

  4. 4

    Cut up the bread into 1 inch cubes and place into a large bowl.

  5. 5

    Add eggs to the milk mixture and whisk until combined.

  6. 6

    Pour the egg/milk mixture over the bread.

  7. 7

    Pour bread and custard mixture into the baking dish.

  8. 8

    Sprinkle on the raisins

  9. 9

    Bake for 45 minutes, or until golden brown and the bread/egg mixture is set.

  10. 10

    Serve warm or at room temperature.

  11. 11

    In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine cream, and sugar, flour and vanilla.

Sourdough Bread Pudding

Sourdough Bread Pudding

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About this Recipe

When the chill of a cold night calls for a truly comforting dessert, nothing quite satisfies like a warm, tender Sourdough Bread Pudding. This recipe offers a delightful twist on a beloved classic, perfect for those seeking both warmth and refined flavor.

This recipe elevates classic bread pudding with the rich, slightly tangy complexity of homemade sourdough brioche, creating a depth of flavor that ordinary bread simply can't match. Paired with a luxuriously creamy, cinnamon-spiced custard, it transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable treat that feels both elegant and deeply nostalgic.

Imagine tender cubes of brioche, soaked just right, offering a delightful chew in every bite, enrobed in a warm, silky custard. The subtle warmth of cinnamon perfectly complements the richness, while the optional raisins burst with sweet, tangy notes, adding another layer of texture and flavor. It’s a dessert that feels both elegant and deeply nostalgic, perfect for winding down after a long day.

While raisins add a classic touch, feel free to omit them if they're not to your liking, or swap them for dried cranberries for a tart counterpoint. For an extra layer of indulgence, you could lightly toast the sourdough brioche cubes before adding the custard, enhancing their texture and adding a subtle nuttiness.

This Sourdough Bread Pudding is the ultimate cozy dessert, ideal for sharing on chilly evenings or as a decadent finish to a comforting family meal. Serve it warm, perhaps with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream for an extra special treat.

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