Ingredients and Weight: - 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened - 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar - 5 large eggs - 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract - 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cinnamon - 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) ground nutmeg - 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk - 6 cups (600 g) French bread, cubed - 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream - 1 cup (240 ml) evaporated milk
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 45-50 minutes
Difficulty Level: 2 (easy)
Preparation Method Steps: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking dish. 2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and milk. 4. Add the bread cubes to the bowl and stir to coat. 5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and evaporated milk. 6. Pour the liquid mixture over the bread cubes and stir to combine. 7. Pour the bread pudding into the prepared baking dish. 8. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. 9. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information: Per serving (1/8 of recipe): - Calories: 370 - Fat: 21 g (32%) - Saturated Fat: 13 g (65%) - Cholesterol: 160 mg (53%) - Sodium: 200 mg (8%) - Carbohydrates: 38 g (13%) - Fiber: 2 g (8%) - Sugar: 25 g - Protein: 10 g
Dish Characteristics: - Rich and decadent - Warm and comforting - Slightly sweet with a hint of spice - Served warm, often topped with whipped cream or ice cream
User Comments: - "This bread pudding is one of my favorite desserts! It's always a hit with my family and friends." - "The flavors are perfect. The cinnamon and nutmeg give it just the right amount of spice." - "It's a great way to use up leftover bread. I love that I can make it ahead of time." - "The bread pudding is always moist and flavorful. I can never get enough of it!" - "I've made this bread pudding several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a delicious and easy dessert."
Special Precautions and Tips: - Be sure to use stale bread. Fresh bread will not soak up the liquid as well and will result in a soggy bread pudding. - If you don't have heavy cream, you can use all evaporated milk instead. - Serve the bread pudding warm, topped with your favorite sauce or topping.