CHEF POINT CAFé BREAD PUDDING RECIPE - (4.1/5)

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Chef Point Café Bread Pudding Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by lauramae

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (1-pound, 6-ounce) loaf Texas toast bread, divided
1 (15-ounce) loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 cups half-and-half
2 cups milk
2 cups sugar
4 Eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cognac Sauce (recipe follows)
Makes about 13/4 cups
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 cups water, divided
2 tablespoons cognac

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Generously spray a deep 13x9-inch baking dish with baking spray. Layer half of Texas toast slices in bottom of prepared pan. Top with cubed French bread. In a large bowl, whisk together cream, half-and-half, milk, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Divide mixture in half. Pour half of cream mixture over bread. Lightly press bread with hands, making sure French bread is soaked. Place remaining Texas toast slices on French bread cubes. Gradually pour remaining cream mixture on Texas toast layer. Press with hands, making sure to soak bread completely. Spray tops of bread cubes heavily with baking spray. Cover the bread with plastic wrap, then cover with aluminum foil. Place baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet. Pour water on baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour.Remove from oven, and allow to set in refrigerator for 2 hours. Reheat in a 300°F oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until warm. Cut, and serve topped with Cognac Sauce. Cognac Sauce Makes about 13/4 cups 1/2 cup butter 1 cup sugar 2 cups water, divided 2 tablespoons cognac Combine butter, sugar, and 11/2 cups water in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Boil until reduced by half, about 25 minutes. Add cognac and remaining 1/2 cup water. Whisk mixture, and return to a boil. Remove from heat and gradually cool down by whisking.

Keleish Engelbrecht
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I made this bread pudding for my family and they loved it. The bread pudding was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again!


Arianna Freeman
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This bread pudding was a hit at my party. Everyone loved it. The bread pudding was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again!


Kabir Hosen
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I'm not a fan of bread pudding, but this recipe changed my mind. The bread pudding was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again!


Christina Gundy
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This bread pudding is amazing! It's the best I've ever had. The bread pudding was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect addition.


Amos Monday
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This bread pudding was a waste of time and ingredients. It was dry, bland, and the sauce was flavorless. I would not recommend this recipe.


David Sambo
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The bread pudding was dry and the sauce was too runny. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Marisol Carrasquillo
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This bread pudding was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar in the recipe. Other than that, it was a good bread pudding.


Odwa Odz
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I'm not a big fan of bread pudding, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The bread pudding was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again!


Jon Yenatu
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This bread pudding is a great way to use up leftover bread. It's also a very affordable dessert to make. The bread pudding was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again!


Rafy Akash
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I made this bread pudding for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I used a variety of bread, including white, wheat, and sourdough, and it all turned out great. The bread pudding was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was the perf


Manii Malang
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This was my first time making bread pudding and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect. The bread pudding was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again!


LEvel Geofrey
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I've made this bread pudding recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The bread pudding is moist and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Meenarh Sakajiki
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This bread pudding is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. I used a variety of bread, including white, wheat, and sourdough, and it all turned out great. The bread pudding was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect addition. I will defin