Caramel Apple Bread Pudding
Indulge in the heartwarming delight of Caramel Apple Bread Pudding, a perfect dessert that encapsulates the cozy essence of fall. This comforting dish features tender apples enveloped in a rich custard, soaking into soft bread and finished with a luscious caramel drizzle. Ideal for gatherings or quiet weekends, it’s simple to prepare and offers versatile serving options. Whether enjoyed warm on its own or paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this dessert is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings and impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups cubed day-old bread (brioche or challah)
- 2 apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread the cubed bread evenly in the dish and layer the diced apples on top.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth. Pour this custard mixture over the bread and apples, pressing down gently to absorb.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
- Serve warm with additional caramel sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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