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How to Make Bread Pudding | Old-Fashioned Recipe with Pro Tips

A timeless old-fashioned bread pudding made with day-old bread, creamy custard, warm spices, and sweet raisins. This easy, comforting dessert delivers bakery-quality texture with a rich caramel sauce topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 474
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cubed white bread about 8 slices, 1-inch pieces
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ¼ cup golden raisins
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar firmly packed
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream for caramel sauce

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 1½-quart casserole dish.
  2. In a bowl, combine cubed bread and raisins.
  3. In a saucepan, heat milk and butter over medium-low until butter melts. Pour over bread and let soak for 10 minutes.
  4. Add granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla, and nutmeg to the soaked bread mixture. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and bake 40–50 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
  6. For caramel sauce: in a saucepan, combine equal parts butter and brown sugar over medium heat. Stir for 5–8 minutes until bubbling. Add heavy cream and stir until smooth.
  7. Serve warm pudding drizzled with caramel sauce.

Notes

Use day-old bread for best texture. Avoid over-soaking the bread to prevent sogginess. Let pudding cool 10–15 minutes before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months.