Gluten Free Classic Bread Pudding

Total time1 hr 45 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time55 min

Rich custard made from whole milk, heavy cream, eggs, and a generous hit of vanilla and warm spice soaks into every cube of bread until it turns deep and tender, then bakes up with a golden, slightly crisp top. Each square holds that classic wobbly-soft center you want from a good bread pudding, and the whole thing gets finished with a glossy bourbon sauce whisked from butter, powdered sugar, and egg yolk for a boozy, caramel-like edge. It's the kind of make-ahead dessert that feels special enough for a holiday table but easy enough for a weeknight treat. Cinnamon and nutmeg keep the flavor warm without being heavy, and the bourbon sauce spooned over the top pulls the whole dish together. This one is a great fit for a gluten free spread, letting you keep that same cozy, custardy classic on the menu.

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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
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
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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