Bread Pudding With Caramel Sauce

Ingredients and Weight:

For Bread Pudding: - Bread (cubed): 8 cups - Eggs: 6 large - Heavy cream: 3 cups - Milk: 1 cup - Sugar: 1 cup - Cinnamon: 2 teaspoons - Nutmeg: 1 teaspoon - Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon

For Caramel Sauce: - Sugar: 1 cup - Butter, unsalted (cut into cubes): 1/2 cup - Heavy cream: 1 cup

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

45-50 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

Bread Pudding: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). 2. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. 3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. 4. Add the bread cubes to the wet ingredients and stir until well combined. 5. Pour the bread pudding mixture into the prepared baking dish.

Caramel Sauce: 1. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and 2 tablespoons of water. 2. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar melts and turns a deep amber color. 3. Remove the pan from the heat and carefully whisk in the butter. 4. Gradually whisk in the heavy cream until smooth.

Cooking: 1. Pour the caramel sauce over the bread pudding. 2. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 3. Let the bread pudding cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving: - Calories: 350 - Fat: 15g - Saturated Fat: 9g - Cholesterol: 105mg - Sodium: 200mg - Carbohydrates: 45g - Protein: 10g

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy and custardy
• Rich and decadent
• Warm and comforting
• Topped with a velvety smooth caramel sauce

User Comments:

• "This bread pudding is absolutely delicious! The caramel sauce is the perfect accompaniment." - John R.
• "I made this for my family and they loved it. It's a great way to use up leftover bread." - Mary B.
• "This is the best bread pudding I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful." - Sarah C.

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use stale bread for a better texture.
• If you don't have heavy cream, you can use all milk instead.
• Be careful not to burn the caramel sauce. It should take about 5 minutes to reach the desired color.
• Serve the bread pudding warm with additional caramel sauce, if desired.