Brioche Bread Pudding

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Convert your leftover brioche bread into this lovely Brioche Bread Pudding! Then top this warm and crusty vanilla infused and perfect soaked rich and creamy bread dessert with vanilla ice cream and drizzle with caramel sauce.

And now to the best part. Sit back, relax, and enjoy each and every delicious bite of this dreamy brioche bread pudding…

A plate of bread pudding topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce

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What is Bread Pudding

For those who are not familiar, bread pudding is a dessert typically made with leftover stale bread. It is combined with cream, milk and eggs, baked in the oven, then topped with sweet cream sauces, or in this case vanilla ice cream.

Sometimes dried fruits are added to it, sometimes they are not.

There are so many versions of Bread Pudding out there, and today I’m showcasing the one I make over and over again – my beloved brioche bread pudding recipe.

I use brioche bread for mine because I love the sweetness in brioche. I think vanilla ice cream is superior in Bread Pudding because there’s something absolutely delicious about cold ice cream combined with a warm dessert. And I love adding raisins because I love how they becomes plump and warm and adds a nice touch of sweetness to my brioche bread pudding.

Brioche bread pudding is seriously also one of my all time favorite dessert of all time. The warm meets cold, the crusty and soft texture from the bread, the intense vanilla flavors…

Brioche Bread Pudding in a rectangular casserole topped with powdered sugar

There’s just something about this brioche bread pudding recipe that makes my heart skip a beat. And even though I’ve made this so many times, I still oh-and-ah over every single bite…

Ingredients

Don’t let its loveliness fool you. Brioche bread pudding is so easy to make and requires minimal ingredients!

Brioche bread – preferably stale, dryer brioche bread. It absorbs the milk and eggs better! If you prefer to use another bread, that’s fine too! I love the sweetness in brioche bread, and always prefer using a sweeter bread for this dessert recipe
Half and half
Milk – any type would work! I use 2% milk.
Eggs – two eggs and two egg yolks
Granulated sugar
Vanilla extract – pure vanilla extract brings an intense and deep vanilla flavors in the bread pudding
Raisins – Omit if you don’t like raisins, which I know can be a bit of a controversial ingredient. 😉 I personally love it and think it takes brioche bread pudding to another level.

Closeup of bread pudding in a rectangular baking dish topped with powdered sugar

How to Make It Brioche Bread Pudding

Besides being an absolute dream to the tastebuds, there are two things you need to know about this Brioche Bread Pudding recipe:

it requires pantry friendly ingredients
it takes only 10 minutes to prep!

In other words, it is super duper easy to make.

You can even make ahead brioche bread pudding for a holiday dinner or party. And it’s also large enough to feed a crowd!

Here’s a quick overview of how you make this.

Cube brioche bread into bite size pieces

Brioche bread cut into cubes on a cutting board

2. Bring together brioche bread and raisins and spread them out on a greased baking dish.

Cubed brioche bread and raisins in rectangular casserole

3. Mix together egg and milk mixture.

Mixing milk and egg mixture in a large mixing bowl

4) Add mixture onto baking dish and bake!

Unbaked bread pudding — *Egg/milk mixture added to Brioche bread and raisins*

5. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, serve with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce!

A small plate of old fashion bread pudding topped with vanilla ice cream next to the whole casserole dish of it

So decadent, luxurious and very yummy!

Brioche bread pudding is a favorite of ours to make for the Christmas holidays, but frankly, I’ll eat this (and have eaten this) any time of the year!

Tips and Tricks

Be sure to grease baking dish before adding brioche bread cubes to prevent sticking.
When baking brioche bread pudding, cover with aluminum foil once you find the tops are browned to your liking. I personally prefer it browned and crusty so sometimes I don’t even cover, but be sure to adjust accordingly. Once covered it will slow down the browning process significantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make brioche bread pudding ahead of time?

Absolutely! Make it up to 2 days ahead and reheat using the oven. Cover and heat under 350℉ for 20 minutes or until the center is warm.

Can I prep it ahead and bake it later?

Yes! Bring everything together in the casserole dish and refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours. Bake using the same instruction but you may need a slightly longer cook time if the insides are very cold when you bring casserole dish into the oven.

Can I use a different bread besides brioche?

Yes! However, I think sweet breads tastes the best in bread pudding. You also want to use a bread that is fairly sturdy and don’t fall apart when the mixture is added. I also like using challah for this!

Close up of bread pudding made with brioche and raisins

Love bread pudding and want more? Check out these fun bread pudding recipes with a twist from my blogger friends: Chocolate Bread Pudding and Bourbon Apple Pecan Bread Pudding.

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