Vanilla Sauce

 

Grandma's Old Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

Ingredients:

*Pudding:*

- 4 cups white bread, cubed (about 8 slices)

- ½ cup raisins

- 2 cups milk

- ¼ cup butter

- ½ cup sugar

- 2 eggs, slightly beaten

- 1 tbsp vanilla extract

- ½ tsp ground nutmeg

*Sauce:*

- ½ cup butter

- ½ cup sugar

- ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar

- ½ cup heavy whipping cream

- 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Pudding:

   - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

   - In a large bowl, combine the cubed bread and raisins.

   - In a 1-quart saucepan, heat milk and ¼ cup butter over medium heat until the butter melts (about 4-7 minutes). Pour this mixture over the bread and let it stand for 10 minutes.

   - Stir in the remaining pudding ingredients: sugar, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and nutmeg. Mix until well combined.

   - Pour the pudding mixture into a greased 1½-quart casserole dish.

   - Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the pudding is set in the center.

2. Prepare the Sauce:

   - In a 1-quart saucepan, combine butter, sugar, brown sugar, and heavy whipping cream. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the mixture thickens and reaches a full boil (about 5-8 minutes).

   - Stir in the vanilla extract.

3. Serve:

   - Spoon the warm bread pudding into individual dessert dishes.

   - Top with the warm vanilla sauce.

   - Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

Notes:

- This classic bread pudding is perfect as a comforting dessert and pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream.

- For an extra touch, serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Enjoy this warm, comforting dessert that’s sure to remind you of home!