Brioche Bread Pudding With Caramel Sauce

So I have a confession to make… I have been eyeing this Brioche Bread Pudding recipe for the longest time now! Every time I saw a picture of it, I told myself — this weekend, for sure! And you know how that goes ;)

Well, I finally made it and oh my… let me just say, the wait was absolutely worth it!

If you've never made bread pudding before, this is the one to start with. And if you have — well, brioche is about to change everything you thought you knew about it! :)

There is something about warm, home-baked desserts that just wraps you up like a hug, isn't it? This one does exactly that. Soft pieces of buttery brioche soaked in a creamy vanilla custard, baked until just golden on top… and then — because why not — drizzled with a silky homemade caramel sauce. Pure bliss!

The best part? If you have leftover brioche sitting on your counter (dont worry I've given substitutions in the notes for you), this is the perfect way to use it. Nothing fancy, nothing complicated — just simple, honest, warm-from-the-oven goodness.

I served this at a small family get-together last weekend and it was gone before I could even get a decent photo!

Whether you're making this for a festive gathering, a lazy Sunday treat or just one of those days when you need something truly comforting — this Brioche Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce is going to be your new favourite. Trust me on this one!

I had some leftover caramel sauce with me, so I drizzled it on top. I've shared a similar caramel flavored sauce recipe in the notes section. I recommend you to try it out with the pudding.

If you like this kinda recipe, check out Butterscotch Self saucing Pudding, Butterscotch Surprise Cake, Pineapple Upside Down Bread Pudding

Recipe adapted from here

Brioche Bread Pudding
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Brioche Bread Pudding With Caramel Sauce

This Brioche Bread Pudding is made with buttery brioche bread soaked in a rich vanilla custard and baked until golden. Topped with a silky homemade caramel sauce, it's a warm, indulgent dessert that transforms leftover brioche into something truly special — perfect for festive gatherings or a cosy weekend treat.
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Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Desserts
Cuisine: American, Baking
Keyword: Brioche Bread Pudding recipe, how to make Brioche bread pudding, brioche bread pudding with caramel sauce, bread pudding recipe with caramel sauce
Author: Maria Jose Martin

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Brioche bread cubes (refer notes for substitution)
  • 1.25 cups Milk
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp Cinnamon powder
  • A pinch of Grated nutmeg (optional)
  • 60 gms Unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1/3 cup Sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven at 180 C for 10 mins, before baking.
  • Drizzle the melted butter over the bread cubes.
  • Whisk together eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon powder & nutmeg. Once it’s whisked well, add milk and whisk.
  • Pour it over butter coated bread cubes, making sure to evenly coat each piece.
  • Transfer this to a greased baking tray. I used a 9 inch round ceramic baking tray. Bake in the preheated oven at 180 C, for 30-40 mins (refer notes).
  • The pudding is ready when the top of the pudding springs back after lightly touching it with a fork.

Notes

You can use any milk based bread instead of brioche to make this pudding. You can also use croissants  to make the same.
Its better to tear the bread into big cubes, otherwise it will be crumbled up.
You can add 1/3 – 1/2 cup of raisins, chocolate chips or any nuts of your choice as well to the pudding. Add it along with the custard to the bread pieces.
The baking time may vary depending on the type of the oven you use. Start checking after 25 mins and adjust the baking time accordingly. 
To make a quick buttery brown sugar sauce: Melt 3 tbsps of salted butter in a small saucepan. Let the butter brown on simmer. Add in 1 tbsp of brown sugar and 1-2 tbsps of milk. Whisk to combine and simmer for 1-2 mins. Remove from heat and add 1/4 tsp of vanilla extract. You can drizzle it over the bread pudding while serving. 
You can store the leftovers, if any, in fridge for 2 days. Reheat in MW or air fryer before serving.
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