Description
Peach Bread Pudding is a divine fusion of soft, custard-soaked bread and sweet, juicy peaches – a dessert that captures the essence of summertime and brings comfort all year round.
Ingredients
- Sturdy bread (French, brioche, or challah)
- Milk
- Cream
- Eggs
- Sugar
- Vanilla
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg (optional)
- Salt
- Fresh or canned peaches
- Melted butter
- Brown sugar (for topping, optional)
- Ground cinnamon (for topping, optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Whisk together the milk, cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and salt in a large bowl. Gently fold in the cubed bread and let soak for about 10 minutes.
3. Fold in the sliced peaches and melted butter.
4. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish. If using, sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon on top.
5. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
6. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with whipped cream, caramel sauce, or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Use day-old bread for best results.
Look for ripe, juicy peaches for optimal flavor.
Bake until the center is set and the top is golden brown for perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 100