Description
A classic dessert made with layers of buttered bread, creamy custard, and optional raisins or currants, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices of day-old bread (white or brioche)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup raisins or currants (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with butter.
- Spread the softened butter on one side of each slice of bread. Cut the bread into triangles or quarters.
- Arrange half of the bread slices, buttered side up, in the greased baking dish. Sprinkle half of the raisins or currants over the bread.
- Layer the remaining bread slices on top, again buttered side up, and add the rest of the raisins or currants.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the layered bread in the baking dish. Press down gently to ensure the bread absorbs the liquid.
- Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes to soak in.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider incorporating a teaspoon of nutmeg or a splash of bourbon into the custard mixture.
- Substitute the raisins or currants with chocolate chips or fresh berries for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg