Description
Indulge in this Easy Peach Bread Pudding, a comforting dessert that combines the rich flavors of custardy bread with sweet, juicy peaches. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe is simple yet incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 cups stale bread, cubed (brioche, challah, or sturdy French/Italian loaf)
- 3–4 medium-sized fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (or two 15-ounce cans of canned peaches, drained, or 3–4 cups of frozen peaches, thawed and drained)
- 4–5 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk (or a mix of whole milk and heavy cream, or half-and-half)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust based on peach sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- a tiny pinch of nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for greasing the baking dish and drizzling over the bread)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
- Cut the stale bread into roughly 1-inch cubes and spread them evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- If using fresh peaches, peel and slice them. If using canned, drain them well. If using frozen, thaw and drain them. Scatter the peach slices evenly over the bread cubes.
- In a large mixing bowl, crack the eggs and whisk them until light and frothy. Add the milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Pour the egg custard mixture over the bread and peaches in the baking dish. Press down on the bread cubes to ensure they are fully submerged in the custard. Let it soak at room temperature for at least 15-30 minutes, or up to an hour, or refrigerate overnight.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the pudding is golden brown on top and a knife inserted into the center comes out mostly clean. If the top browns too quickly, tent it with aluminum foil.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for about 10-15 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or peach sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45-60 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Ensure to soak the bread long enough for a moist pudding. Consider adding lemon zest or almond extract for enhanced peach flavor. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream for a delightful treat.