Biltmore’s Bread Pudding

Name: Biltmore’s Bread Pudding
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups cubed day-old bread; 9 large eggs; 2-1/4 cups 2% milk; 1-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream; 1 cup sugar; 3/4 cup butter, melted; 3 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; CARAMEL SAUCE:; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Total Time Prep: 30 min. Bake: 40 min.

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Here's one of our classic dessert recipes. A golden caramel sauce enhances the rich bread pudding. —Biltmore Estate, Asheville, North Carolina

Ingredients

8 cups cubed day-old bread
9 large eggs
2-1/4 cups 2% milk
1-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter, melted
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
CARAMEL SAUCE:
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

Place bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, cream, sugar, butter, vanilla and cinnamon. Pour evenly over bread.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring the sugar, water and lemon juice to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook until sugar is dissolved and mixture turns a golden amber color. Stir in butter until melted. Gradually stir in cream. Serve with bread pudding.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece with about 2 tablespoons sauce: 581 calories, 39g fat (23g saturated fat), 273mg cholesterol, 345mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.

Here's one of our classic dessert recipes. A golden caramel sauce enhances the rich bread pudding. —Biltmore Estate, Asheville, North Carolina

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