coffee bread pudding

[Dawn]

have some aromatic treat!

Ingredients:​

• Bread Pudding:
  • 6 cups cubed day-old bread (about 1 loaf; French, Italian, or any crusty bread works well)
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup brewed coffee (hot or cold, but strong)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
• For Serving (Optional):
  • Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
  • A drizzle of chocolate sauce or caramel sauce

Instructions:​

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or similar.
2. Prepare the Bread:
   • Place the cubed bread in a large bowl. Set aside.
3. Make the Custard Mixture:
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, brewed coffee, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
4. Combine and Soak:
   • Pour the custard mixture over the cubed bread. Gently toss to ensure all the bread cubes are soaked in the custard mixture.
   • Let the mixture sit for about 15-30 minutes, allowing the bread to absorb the custard. You can also cover it and refrigerate overnight for a deeper flavor and better texture.
5. Bake:
   • Transfer the soaked bread mixture to the greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the pudding is set in the center and the top is golden brown. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean.
6. Cool and Serve:
   • Let the bread pudding cool for a few minutes before serving.
   • Serve warm or at room temperature with optional whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce.

Enjoy your coffee bread pudding! It’s a delightful and comforting dessert that’s perfect for any coffee lover.