Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Peach Bread Pudding, a comforting dessert that captures the essence of summer with its sweet, juicy peaches and creamy custard. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home. The combination of soft, fluffy bread soaked in a rich custard harmonizes beautifully with the fresh fruit, creating a satisfying treat that can be enjoyed warm or chilled. Drizzled with luscious caramel sauce or served alongside whipped cream, this peach pudding is sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups brioche bread (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 ½ cups fresh peaches (diced)
- 2 cups half & half
- 8 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- Optional: caramel sauce, whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 baking dish with 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
- Layer half of the bread cubes in the dish, followed by half of the diced peaches. Repeat layers.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, half & half, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Pour egg mixture over layered bread and peaches slowly to allow absorption; press down gently.
- Drizzle remaining melted butter on top.
- Cover with foil and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes; then uncover and bake for an additional 30 minutes until golden and set.
- While baking, prepare caramel sauce by melting butter and adding brown sugar; whisk in half & half and vanilla until smooth.
- Serve warm drizzled with caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 130g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 165mg