Low Sugar Classic Bread Pudding

Total time1 hr 45 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time55 min

Day-old brioche or challah cubes soak up a rich custard of whole milk, heavy cream, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until every piece is soft and saturated, then bake into a deeply golden top with a tender, custardy center. A few pats of butter scattered over the bread before baking help it crisp beautifully at the edges while staying pillowy underneath. The finishing touch is a warm bourbon sauce, whisked with egg yolk until glossy and spooned generously over each square right before serving. It's the kind of comforting, spoon-through dessert that feels indulgent in texture and aroma alone, no matter how it's sweetened. This one is a genuinely solid pick for an added sugar free table, delivering all the classic warmth and richness of a good bread pudding without missing a beat.

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Ingredients

8 servings

For the pudding

1 lb (about 10 cups) day-old brioche or challah, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups whole milk
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1 cup heavy cream
4 large eggs
¾ cup granulated sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp salt
2 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

For the bourbon sauce

4 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
Chef's tip
Follow the package's conversion to powdered sugar. In frosting or glaze, add liquid gradually - replacements can absorb it differently.
1 large egg yolk
3 tbsp bourbon

Instructions

1
Butter a 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread the bread cubes in an even layer in the dish.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth and uniform.

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