Description
A warm and comforting dessert blending the flavors of apple pie with the creamy richness of bread pudding. Perfect for fall or anytime you crave coziness!
Ingredients
- 6 cups day-old bread, cubed (French or brioche recommended)
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 cups apple pie filling, chopped
- Caramel sauce for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread the cubed bread evenly across the baking dish. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together milk, heavy cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until fully combined.
- Fold in the chopped apple pie filling. Mix well.
- Pour the mixture evenly over the bread cubes, pressing down gently to ensure all bread is soaked.
- Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to absorb the liquid fully.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden and the custard is set.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving for extra decadence. Enjoy warm!
Notes
- Use day-old bread for best texture and absorption.
- Brioche or French bread adds a rich flavor to the pudding.
- Optional: Add chopped nuts for extra crunch.
- Best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
