Description
A cozy and comforting dessert that combines custard-soaked brioche, tender cinnamon apples, and a buttery crumble topping. Perfect served warm with ice cream.
Ingredients
- Brioche Bread: 6 cups, cubed
- Apples: 3 medium, peeled and thinly sliced
- Whole Milk: 2 cups
- Heavy Cream: 1 cup
- Eggs: 4 large
- Granulated Sugar: 1/2 cup
- Brown Sugar: 1/4 cup (for crumble)
- Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons
- Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- All-Purpose Flour: 1/2 cup (for crumble)
- Butter: 1/2 cup cold, cubed (for crumble)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Fold in bread cubes and let soak for 10 minutes.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Spread soaked bread in dish and nestle apple slices throughout.
- Assemble the Dish: Mix flour, brown sugar, and butter until crumbly, then sprinkle over pudding.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden and set.
- Finishing Touches: Let rest 15 minutes before serving. Optional: dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with caramel.
- Serve and Enjoy: Best served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for better texture.
- Let it soak before baking to absorb all the custard.
- Try adding nuts or raisins for extra texture.
- Freeze portions for up to 2 months for a quick dessert fix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: apple bread pudding, apple crumble dessert, fall desserts, easy bread pudding, brioche bread pudding