Description
Bread Pudding with Condensed Milk is a rich, creamy baked custard dessert made with day-old bread, sweetened condensed milk, warm spices, and a golden caramel topping. Smooth, comforting, and deeply flavorful, it’s a classic treat perfect for family gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
- For the pudding:
- 4 cups (250 g) day-old bread, cubed
- 1 can (14 oz / 395 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (75 g) raisins (optional)
- For the caramel:
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a saucepan, heat sugar and water over medium heat without stirring until golden amber.
- Pour caramel into a 9-inch baking dish or mold, coating the bottom evenly.
- In a large bowl, whisk condensed milk, whole milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Add bread cubes and stir to soak thoroughly. Let rest 10 minutes.
- Stir in raisins if using.
- Pour mixture into caramel-lined mold.
- Place mold in a larger pan and add hot water halfway up sides to create a water bath.
- Bake 55–65 minutes, until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 3 hours.
- Run a knife around edges and invert onto serving plate before serving.
Notes
- Day-old bread absorbs custard best.
- Water bath ensures creamy texture and prevents cracking.
- Do not stir caramel while cooking to avoid crystallization.
- Chill fully before unmolding for clean slices.
- Reduce sugar slightly if a less sweet dessert is preferred.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 48 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
