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Slice of bread pudding with caramel sauce and whipped cream
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5 from 14 votes

Apple Bread Pudding

This apple bread pudding is incredible all on its own, but add the creamy caramel sauce and you have PERFECTION. Best bread pudding EVER!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Sauce
Servings: 12
Calories: 596kcal
Author: Echo Blickenstaff

Ingredients

Bread Pudding

  • 6 eggs
  • 3 cups milk
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 12 croissants (regular size)
  • 2 Granny Smith apples, sliced very thinly (about 2 cups)

Caramel Sauce

  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, divided
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • ½ cup unsalted butter

Instructions

Bread Pudding

  • Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish. Set aside.
  • Whisk eggs in a large bowl. Add milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Whisk together until frothy.
  • Tear croissants into bite-size pieces (about 1-inch cubes). Add to liquid mixture and stir gently until croissant pieces are soaked. Add sliced apples and stir to combine.
  • Pour mixture into prepared dish and allow to soak overnight.
  • When ready to bake, heat oven to 350 degrees F. Tightly cover the pan with foil and bake for 1 hour. Test for doneness by removing foil and inserting a knife in the center of the pudding. If the knife does not come out clean, re-cover and bake for additional 5-minute increments until the center shows no liquid custard.
  • Remove from oven and allow to set for 10 minutes.
  • Drizzle warm sauce over bread pudding. Top with whipped cream and serve.

Caramel Sauce

  • While the bread pudding is baking, prepare the caramel sauce. Combine ½ cup heavy cream, sugar, corn syrup, and butter in a heavy medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil. Boil for 6-10 minutes, stirring constantly, until it turns a light caramel color. Keep an eye on it; it will foam up near the end, and you may need to reduce the heat.
  • Remove from heat and add the remaining 1 cup of cream. It is okay if the caramel clumps up a little as you pour the cream in. Keep stirring and it will smooth out. Keep warm until ready to serve.

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Notes

Your bread pudding will last in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 to 5 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 596kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 358mg | Potassium: 385mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 988IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 199mg | Iron: 2mg