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Waste less, eat more. The best desserts start with leftovers. Who’s tried this classic, Cozy Hot Bread Pudding?
A Cozy Bread pudding isn’t just dessert, it’s a delicious treat. People have been making it for centuries, turning old bread into something warm, sweet, and full of love. What started as a clever way to avoid food waste became a classic comfort food, passed down through generations.
Why do people love it? Because it’s simple, cozy, and tastes like home. One bite can bring back childhood memories, warm up a cold day, or just make life feel a little sweeter. Plus, it’s budget-friendly, easy to make, and endlessly customizable, add chocolate, nuts, fruit, or whatever you’ve got!
So, grab that stale bread and turn it into something amazing. Because sometimes, the best things in life start as leftovers.
Cozy Hot Bread Pudding (Because Stale Bread Deserves a Second Chance)
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Resting Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Easy
Description
Some like it plain, some go all out, what’s your style?
Classic bread pudding is perfect on its own, but let’s be real, sometimes it needs a little extra. Are you Team Raisins, Team Chocolate Chips, or Team Dump It All In?
Ingredients
- 3 slices of old bread, torn into chunks (stale is perfect!)
- 2 tbsp butter or margarine, melted
- 1 cup milk (whole milk makes it extra rich)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon (or more if you’re feeling fancy)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Grease a small casserole dish, no one likes a pudding that won’t come out.
- Toss the torn-up bread into the dish.
- Whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, cinnamon, and vanilla in a bowl.
- Pour that mixture over the bread, making sure every piece gets nice and soaked. Let it sit for about 20 minutes, trust me, this makes it extra soft and custardy.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden and a little crisp.
- Cool slightly (because no one wants a burnt tongue), then dig in!
- It’s amazing with custard, whipped cream, or just straight from the dish.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Jennifer
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 169
- Sugar: 4.6 g
- Sodium: 168.7 mg
- Fat: 8.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14.2 g
- Fiber: 0.7 g
- Protein: 7.2 g
- Cholesterol: 109.5 mg
Why you will love this Cozy Hot Bread Pudding
Some desserts just never let you down.
This Cozy Hot Bread Pudding is foolproof. Tear up old bread, mix a few simple ingredients, and bake it to golden perfection. Whether you like it with custard, whipped cream, or straight out of the dish, it’s always a win.
Save this for when you need something sweet and easy!
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I bet this is so good! Thank you for sharing with us at The Crazy Little Lovebirds link party.
You should try this Steph, it’s a firm favourite for us. Enjoy it
Looks delicious, featuring you at Wednesdays in the Studio!
Hi dear Jennifer. WOW, thank you so much in advance for the honor of featuring this post. I will for sure pop in on Wednesday. Wishing you a fantastic day and rest of the week.
This sounds like the perfect late-night treat—just what I need to keep my snack-happy self from raiding the fridge at 2 a.m.!
Hi there dear Mariama. Enjoy every bite you take from this delicious hot bread pudding. It’s easy, a treat and no waste.
Bread Pudding is one of my favorite desserts! This looks delicious and I can’t wait to try it!
I totally agree with you. Laura, it’s the best and so easy to whip up a batch. Enjoy