Description
A warm and comforting dessert made with soft bread, juicy peaches, and a creamy custard base. Perfect for using up day-old bread, this easy peach bread pudding is simple, versatile, and indulgent.
Ingredients
- 6 cups bread cubes (French bread, brioche, or challah)
- 2 cups canned or fresh peaches, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with butter.
- Cut bread into cubes and place evenly in the baking dish. Scatter peach slices over the bread.
- In a large bowl, whisk together milk, cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Pour custard mixture evenly over bread and peaches, pressing gently so bread absorbs liquid.
- Drizzle melted butter over the top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, until golden brown and center is set.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm or chilled.
Notes
Use canned peaches for convenience or fresh for a natural flavor.Add nuts, raisins, or cranberries for texture.Swap peaches for apples, pears, or berries.Add a splash of bourbon or rum for richness.Serve with ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
