Ingredients for Vanilla Sauce
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 egg yolks
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
Instructions for Vanilla Sauce
Heat the milk and cream in a saucepan over medium heat until just starting to simmer.
In a bowl, mix sugar and cornstarch.
In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks.
Slowly add a small amount of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly (temper the eggs).
Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture.
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened (5-7 minutes). Do not boil.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
Serve warm over the bread pudding.
Tips for Perfect Bread Pudding
Use stale bread for best texture.
If bread is fresh, dry it out in the oven for 10-15 minutes.
Add nuts like walnuts or almonds for extra flavor and crunch.
Serve with vanilla ice cream for an extra rich dessert experience.
This recipe brings warmth and tradition to your table and is perfect for any season, especially cozy cold days. Try it and enjoy the taste of homemade comfort food!
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