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Salted Caramel Bread Pudding

Friday, March 29, 2019 Edit
Salted Caramel Bread Pudding made with a rich custard and baked until golden brown. Topped with a super simple buttery caramel sauce. A perfect comforting dessert. 

Salted Caramel Bread Pudding

Ingredients
Bread Pudding:
  1. 8 - 10 cups Brioche or Challah Bread cut into 2-inch cubes
  2. 4 cups Half-n-Half may substitute whole milk
  3. 5 Eggs slightly beaten
  4. 2 Tablespoons Vanilla
  5. 12 Tablespoons Butter 3/4 cup, Melted
  6. 1 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  7. 1/4 cup Sugar

Caramel Sauce:
  1. 1/2 cup Butter
  2. 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  3. 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  4. 1 t. Sea Salt Flakes

Instructions
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Put bread pieces in large mixing bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together half-n-half, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  • Pour egg-milk all over the bread, tossing it gently. Pour into greased 9 x 13 baking pan.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, remove from heat and add brown sugar and sugar and whisk until glossy smooth. Pour butter-brown sugar mixture all over bread pudding and toss gently.
  • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45-55 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 - 15 minutes or until the bread pudding is golden brown. Set the pudding aside while you prepare the salted caramel sauce.