Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding with Maple Sauce Recipe
A warm and comforting Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding made with cinnamon raisin bread soaked in a sweet custard, baked to perfection and served with a rich maple sauce. This dessert combines the nostalgic flavors of cinnamon and raisins with a luscious, buttery maple sauce for an irresistible treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Bread Pudding
- 1/4 cup Land O Lakes® Butter
- 8 slices (4 cups) cinnamon raisin bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups Land O Lakes® Half & Half
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large Land O Lakes® Eggs, slightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Sauce
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Land O Lakes® Butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Half & Half
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat the oven to 350°F to prepare for baking the bread pudding.
- Melt Butter and Coat Bread: Melt 1/4 cup butter in a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish placed in the oven. Once melted, add the cinnamon raisin bread cubes and toss to coat them evenly with the butter.
- Prepare Custard Mixture: In a bowl, combine half & half, granulated sugar, slightly beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Stir well until all ingredients are blended smoothly.
- Assemble and Bake Bread Pudding: Pour the custard mixture over the butter-coated bread cubes in the casserole dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the center is set and the pudding is cooked through.
- Make Maple Sauce: While the pudding bakes, combine brown sugar, butter, maple syrup, and half & half in a 1-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until the mixture comes to a boil. Continue cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve: Spoon the warm maple sauce over the warm bread pudding and serve immediately for a comforting dessert experience.
Notes
- Use day-old cinnamon raisin bread for better texture in the pudding.
- Ensure the bread is well coated with melted butter to add flavor and prevent dryness.
- Do not overbake; the pudding should be just set in the center.
- The maple sauce can be made ahead and reheated gently before serving.
- For a richer pudding, substitute some half & half with heavy cream.
Keywords: Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding, Maple Sauce, Bread Pudding Dessert, Comfort Food, Sweet Bread Pudding
