Sourdough Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce
Sourdough bread pudding is a 5-ingredient easy dessert made in a blender that transforms stale sourdough bread into a creamy, smooth, dense flan-like treat. Topped with a rich caramel sauce, this recipe, inspired by my Mom's Brazilian bread pudding recipe, is super indulgent and satisfying!
Servings 16 slices
Calories297.2 kcal
Cost $ 0.40 per slice
Ingredients
For the Easy Bread Pudding:
- 17.6 ounces stale sourdough bread chopped (or French bread but only if sourdough is not available. My Mom makes it with French bread), about 500 g. For a low-carb dessert, use stale keto or low-carb bread.
- 3 cups whole milk warm (for a dairy-free and low-carb version, use unsweetened coconut milk)
- 4 large eggs at room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar Or use any sugar-free sweetener of choice.
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the caramel sauce for bread pudding:
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar or Allulose for a sugar-free version. NOTE: Please, do NOT use other sugar substitutes as they will not caramelize.
- ¾ cup water
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice to avoid crystallization, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350º F (180º C).
- Soak the stale bread in the warm milk until softened, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the caramel sauce: In a nonstick medium saucepan, stir together the sugar, water, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, without stirring, until the sugar is melted and turns into an amber color (about 8-10 minutes). TIP: Make sure to not stir or disturb the mixture while cooking although you can tilt the pan to gently swirl.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Using oven mitts, pour the caramel into a 10-inch (or 25 cm) ring baking pan, quickly swirl the caramel around the bottom and sides of the pan to evenly coat the ring pan. Let sit for at least 3-5 minutes or until hardened.
- Then, prepare the bread pudding. In a blender, blend the soaked bread and any not absorbed milk, eggs, sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Pour the mixture into the ring pan lined with the hardened caramel.
- Place the ring pan into a larger, rectangular baking pan and carefully fill the larger pan with boiling water to come halfway up the sides of the ring pan. NOTE: Make sure water doesn’t spill onto the bread pudding mixture.
- Bake in the middle rack of the oven until the bread pudding is set and slightly jiggly, about 45 to 55 minutes. NOTE: Baking time may vary depending on the oven, requiring more or less time in the oven. The pudding is ready when set and slightly jiggly!
- Transfer the ring pan to a rack and let the bread pudding cool down until slightly warm, about 30 minutes.
- Next, gently run a thin knife around the edges of the ring pan to loosen the bread pudding. Place a serving plate on top of the pan and carefully flip the pan onto the plate. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until chilled. Slice and serve! NOTE: Garnish the top as desired (I like mine with berries, lemon slices, and a few fresh mint leaves).
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Recipe Notes
For the best texture, allow the pudding to chill for at least 4 hours after unmolding; making it a day ahead works well. Keep leftovers covered in the refrigerator for 3–4 days. Freezing isn't recommended because thawing can affect the smooth, custard-like texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 297.2kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 6.3g | Fat: 3.4g | Saturated Fat: 1.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.8g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 46.4mg | Sodium: 221.8mg | Potassium: 121.9mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 47.4g | Vitamin A: 133.5IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 79.5mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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