Brioche Bread Pudding

Ingredients

• 5.5 brioche bread (Source states 5-6 slices; cut or torn into 1-inch cubes.)
• 2 eggs
• 0.75 cup half-and-half milk
• 4.5 tbsp granulated sugar (Source states 4-5 tablespoons.)
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• cinnamon (A pinch.)
• 0.5 tsp nutmeg (Optional.)
• 0.25 tsp cardamom (Optional.)
• butter (Use to coat the bottom and sides of the baking dish; amount not specified.)
• chocolate sauce (For topping; amount not specified.)
• fresh fruit (For serving; amount and type not specified.)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   Use butter to coat the bottom and sides of a baking dish.

3. 3

   Scatter the brioche cubes evenly in the prepared baking dish.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, whisk the eggs.

5. 5

   Add the half-and-half milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom to the eggs, then whisk to combine.

6. 6

   Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes. Leave the mixture to stand for 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Bake the pudding uncovered for about 40-50 minutes, or until the custard is well puffed and set but still soft in the center. The top and edges should be golden brown. Adjust the baking time if using a smaller dish.

8. 8

   Drizzle chocolate sauce over the baked pudding, garnish with fresh fruit, and serve warm.

Notes

The source does not specify the amount of butter, chocolate sauce, or fresh fruit. It also does not specify the baking-dish size; baking time may need adjustment for smaller dishes.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• baked
• bread pudding
• vegetarian
• warm dessert
• brunch