Ohhh yes 🤍🍞 cinnamon raisin bread pudding = cozy, nostalgic, smells-like-heaven vibes.
🍮 Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding
Ingredients (6–8 servings)
- 4 cups cinnamon raisin bread, cubed (slightly stale is best)
- 1 cup raisins (optional if bread already has plenty)
- 2 cups milk (or half milk + half cream for richer)
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
1️⃣ Heat oven
- Preheat to 180°C / 350°F.
- Butter an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking dish.
2️⃣ Fill the dish
- Add bread cubes and raisins evenly.
3️⃣ Make custard
- Whisk milk, eggs, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4️⃣ Assemble
- Pour custard over bread.
- Press gently so everything gets soaked.
- Rest 10–15 minutes (extra creamy).
5️⃣ Bake
- Bake 35–40 minutes until set and golden.
6️⃣ Serve
- Serve warm with vanilla sauce, cream, or ice cream 😍
✨ Optional Vanilla Sauce (Highly Recommended)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
Simmer 5 minutes until glossy.
🔥 Pro Tips
- Stale bread = better texture
- Let rest 10 minutes before serving
- Reheats beautifully
🔄 Variations
- Apple cinnamon: add diced apple
- Bourbon or rum: 1–2 tbsp in custard
- Dairy-free: coconut milk + plant butter
- Extra indulgent: drizzle maple syrup
Want a slow cooker version, individual ramekins, or overnight prep? 😌
