Description
A comforting dessert made with stale bread, rich custard, and warm spices, perfect for gatherings and minimizing food waste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz stale Challah or brioche bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¾ tsp table salt
- 5 large eggs
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp cold butter, cut into small pieces
- 2 tbsp turbinado sugar (optional, for topping)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Place the bread cubes in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the light brown sugar, granulated sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add the whole milk and heavy cream, mixing well.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes and gently fold to ensure saturation. Let it sit for about 15 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, dot with cold butter, and sprinkle turbinado sugar on top (if using).
- Bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown and the custard is set. Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Top with whipped cream or ice cream for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 200mg