Bread Pudding Recipe with Lemon Sauce (2024)

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Old fashioned dessert with a sweet custard texture, my Dad’s Easy Bread Pudding Recipe with Lemon Sauce is irresistible! You’ll love this classic dessert recipe.

If you’re a big fan of classic desserts, be sure to try our homemade Angel Food Cake recipe! Top it with fresh berries and easy whipped cream for a light and flavorful treat.

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Table of Contents

  • What is Bread Pudding?
  • How to Make Bread Pudding
  • Lemon Sauce
  • Recipe FAQs
  • Sauces for Bread Pudding
  • More Easy Dessert Recipes
  • Dad’s Bread Pudding Recipe

What is Bread Pudding?

When it comes to baking and desserts, my family usually puts me in charge! But many years ago my dad surprised us with this Bread Pudding recipe!

You may be wondering to yourself, what is bread pudding and how can you tell if it’s a great recipe?

Bread Pudding is an old fashioned dessert usually made with leftover bread. It’s cubed in a bowl with a sweet custard topping.

Most traditional bread pudding recipes have raisins, vanilla, and a sweet sauce to top it all off. (very different from Instant Pot rice pudding, in case you’re wondering, LOL)

After baking bread pudding, whip up the delicious Lemon Sauce recipe below!

Give it a twist and try our Apple Bread Pudding instead. Seasoned with our sweet chai apple bread and chai spice mix, it’s the perfect dessert!

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How to Make Bread Pudding

  • It’s best to use “day old bread.” Meaning, bread that has sat out for a day, becoming slightly stale. If your bread is crazy soft, this dish can get pretty mushy (it’s already a soft custard texture). To firm up fresh bread, bake for about 5 minutes in a 375 degree F oven. Set aside.
  • Prep Pan. Lightly butter an 8-inch square baking dish (or 2 qt casserole dish).
  • Assemble. In a large bowl, mix melted butter, cinnamon, and raisins. Toss the cubed bread in the bowl, mix gently, then spoon bread into baking dish, layering evenly.
  • In the same mixing bowl, beat eggs with granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and kosher salt. Add milk and whisk together. Pour over bread cubes. Sprinkle with a pinch of nutmeg.
  • Bake in 375 degree F oven for 25-30 minutes, until lightly browned.
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Lemon Sauce

While baking, make the lemon sauce.

  • In a small saucepan, whisk together the sugar, butter, water, egg, and lemon juice over medium high heat.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil one full minute. Remove from heat.
  • To serve, drizzle lemon glaze over the warm bread pudding. ENJOY.
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Recipe FAQs

Can Bread Pudding be made in advance?

To make bread pudding in advance, assemble as directed and cover with foil. Refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours. Allow to sit at room temperature 30 minutes before baking.

How long with bread pudding keep?

If properly stored in the refrigerator, after baking, bread pudding will keep for 3-4 days. Reheat each slice in the microwave for about 45 seconds.

Can you freeze bread pudding?

Freeze bread pudding in airtight container. To thaw, refrigerator overnight.

Sauces for Bread Pudding

  • If you don’t like lemon sauce, try this Bourbon Caramel Sauce. It’s so delicious and perfect on today’s bread pudding!
  • You can also try this Caramel Bread Pudding recipe for a different twist on a classic!
  • Buttermilk syrup– a delicious topping for waffles, but also today’s bread pudding recipe.
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More Easy Dessert Recipes

  • Chocolate Pound Cake
  • Chocolate Cheesecake
  • Banana Split Dessert
  • Pumpkin Pie Recipe
  • Carrot Cake
  • Rice Pudding

Dad’s Bread Pudding

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By: Aimee

Old fashioned dessert with a sweet custard texture, my Dad's Bread Pudding with Lemon Sauce is irresistible!

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 16 servings

Ingredients

FOR THE BREAD:

  • 12 slices stale white bread cubed
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¾ cup raisins
  • 6 large eggs beaten
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 cups milk hot
  • 1 pinch nutmeg

FOR THE GLAZE:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 large egg well beaten
  • 3 Tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly butter 2 qt baking dish or 8-inch square baking pan.

  • Combine bread cubes with melted butter, cinnamon and raisins. Place in bottom of baking dish. Beat eggs with sugar, vanilla and salt. Add hot milk and pour over bread cubes. Sprinkle with pinch of nutmeg. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until browned.

  • While baking, make the lemon glaze. Combine sugar, butter, water, egg, and lemon juice in small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil one minute. Remove from heat.

  • To serve, drizzle lemon glaze over warm bread pudding. Enjoy!

  • Store covered in refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Notes

  • Bread- It’s best to use “day old bread.” Meaning, bread that has sat out for a day, becoming slightly stale. If your bread is crazy soft, this dish can get pretty mushy (it’s already a soft custard texture). To firm up fresh bread, bake for about 5 minutes in a 375 degree F oven. Set aside. Dad always used white bread, but challah, brioche, and french bread work too!
  • Milk- whole milk or buttermilk works best.
  • Make it in Advance- To make bread pudding in advance, assemble as directed and cover with foil. Refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours. Allow to sit at room temperature 30 minutes before baking.
  • Storage- If properly stored in the refrigerator, after baking, bread pudding will keep for 3-4 days.
  • Reheat- Reheat each slice in the microwave for about 45 seconds.
  • Freeze- Freeze bread pudding in airtight container. To thaw, refrigerator overnight.

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Nutrition

Calories: 302kcal, Carbohydrates: 42g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 108mg, Sodium: 312mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 28g

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

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The Best Bread Pudding Recipe with a creamy lemon sauce. Whether you serve this for dessert or breakfast, it’s always a hit!

Bread Pudding Recipe with Lemon Sauce (2024)

FAQs

What is lemon sauce made of? ›

The specific ingredients and proportions may vary depending on the recipe, but here are some common ingredients: Lemon sauce: Lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch, water, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and vegetable oil.

What is lemon pudding made of? ›

It's made with just four ingredients: whipping cream, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. All you do is warm everything up, then let the pudding set.

Why is my bread pudding so watery? ›

Not allowing it to rest after baking

Since bread pudding contains delicate ingredients like a custard base, the eggy mixture needs time to set after you remove it from the heat source; it is much looser in consistency while it is hot.

Why is my bread and butter pudding dry? ›

The worst is using way too much bread that doesn't get soaked through = dry pudding! Pre-sliced bread: Also terrific made with PRE SLICED sandwich bread slices!

What is the benefit of lemon sauce? ›

Lemons contain a natural compound called hesperidin that may lower blood sugar levels, decreasing your risk of diabetes. In addition, the citric acid in lemons slows the conversion of starch to sugar, helping reduce blood sugar spikes and aiding in weight management.

Does lemon sauce need to be refrigerated? ›

“Anything with vegetables or citrus (vinaigrettes with shallots, ponzu, citrus juice) must be refrigerated,” says Feingold. Nut oils (like almond oil or sesame oil) should also be put in the fridge to prevent from going rancid.

What is homemade pudding made of? ›

ingredients
  • 3 cups milk.
  • 1 cup sugar.
  • 3 tablespoons butter.
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch (massive tablespoons)
  • 4 egg yolks.
  • 1 12 teaspoons vanilla extract.
  • 1 pinch salt.
  • 1 -6 tablespoon sifted cocoa powder (ONLY if you are making chocolate pudding)

Is lemon curd the same as lemon pudding? ›

While curd resembles pudding or custard, the difference lies in the way it's thickened. Custards and puddings rely on cornstarch, milk and cream, while eggs are the primary thickener for curd, making it lighter and brighter.

What is queen of pudding made of? ›

Queen of puddings is a quintessentially British dessert made of a custardy bread base, fruit, and meringue. This layered concoction begins with a sweet mixture of milk, cream, eggs, vanilla, and fresh breadcrumbs. Fruit is added either to this base or between the base and the meringue top—the choice is yours.

How do I know when bread pudding is done? ›

Bake about 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Another way to judge whether the pudding is fully baked, is to gently press down on the center of the pudding. If any custard comes up to the top, the pudding needs to be baked a little longer.

Should bread pudding be wet in the middle? ›

One major problem that you may have come across is bread pudding that is just too wet. A good bread pudding needs to be moist -- it is made from custard, after all -- but it should not be anywhere close to runny.

Does bread pudding need to be refrigerated? ›

Yes - it's basically a milk, egg, and sugar custard with bread (and possibly butter and flavorings) added. Milk and eggs spoil quickly at room temperature, so bread pudding should be refrigerated after it's done baking.

Should I cover my bread pudding when baking? ›

Masterclass recommends covering your bread pudding with aluminum foil to protect the top from burning and removing it about 15 minutes before the end of the baking time so that the top can become appropriately crispy.

Why does my bread pudding taste eggy? ›

You are probably cooking your egg dishes too hot for too long. Eggs contain a lot of water and also chains of proteins; if you could see them, the proteins would be coiled like little springs.

How do you moisten bread pudding? ›

How do you fix dry bread pudding? If you somehow overcook it and it becomes dry or you're reheating your bread pudding, you can fix it by adding a bread pudding sauce or cream on top. In fact, nothing works better than ice cream to bring it back to life.

What is lemon chicken sauce made of? ›

It is a sweet lemon sauce made with freshly squeezed lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, sugar, soy sauce, ginger, red chili flakes, and fresh lemon zest. It is both sweet and spicy and full of flavor. The lemon zest is a must as it gives a big punch of lemon flavor.

Which is a yellow sauce made from egg yolk butter lemon juice and gastric? ›

Hollandaise sauce (/hɒlənˈdeɪz/ or /ˈhɒləndeɪz/; French: [ɔlɑ̃dɛz]), meaning Dutch sauce in French, is a mixture of egg yolk, melted butter, and lemon juice (or a white wine or vinegar reduction).

How do you fix lemon sauce? ›

Thankfully, there are a few ways to fix a dish if you have added too much lemon juice. One option is to balance out the acidity by adding a sweetener such as sugar or honey. Another option is to dilute the lemon juice by adding more of the other ingredients in the recipe.

What chemical gives lemon its flavor? ›

Citric acid is found naturally in citrus fruits, especially lemons and limes. It's what gives them their tart, sour taste.

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