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August 21, 2020 · 51 Comments

Vanilla Bean Bread Pudding with Coffee Syrup

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Cinnamon, bourbon vanilla beans and coffee. Breakfast or Dessert? Decide for yourself when you create this dish for the special persons in your life.
Cinnamon, bourbon vanilla beans and coffee. Breakfast or Dessert? Decide for yourself when you create this dish for the special persons in your life.

Vanilla Bean Bread Pudding with Coffee Syrup

Cinnamon, bourbon vanilla beans and coffee. When do you eat it? Breakfast or Dessert?

Decide for yourself when you create this dish for the special persons in your life.

This bread pudding casserole cooks in just 40 minutes. And while you wait you can prepare the sauce and syrup.

This recipe is a tad more involved than my normal recipes.

That is only because there are 3 parts to it. And each one is simple.

These are the INGREDIENTS You will need:

Bread Pudding:

  • 6-7 cups challah bread
  • 4 1/4 cups milk
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 TBS vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup raisins soaked overnight in bourbon if possible
  • 3 TBS butter melted

Creme Anglaise:

  • 4 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 vanilla bean
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1 cup sugar

Coffee Syrup:

  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup ground coffee

These are the INSTRUCTIONS For preparation:

Bread Pudding:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C)
  • Put the bread into a large bowl, pour the milk over and crush the bread with your hands until it is well mixed and all the milk is absorbed.
  • In another bowl, beat the eggs well, then add the sugar, vanilla, allspice and cinnamon and mix well.
  • Gently mix this into the bread mixture, then stir in the raisins.
  • Pour the butter into the bottom of a casserole dish and coat well the bottom and sides.
  • Pour in the bread mixture, pack it lightly and bake for about 40 minutes, or until the edges brown and pull away from the sides of the pan.

Creme Anglaise:

  • Put the milk in a medium saucepan, cut the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape the seeds into the milk.
  • Put the pan over medium heat and bring almost to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  • Put a larger pan half full of water to boil on the stove for a bain marie.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the egg yolks together with the sugar until light and creamy, about 5 minutes.
  • Slowly add the hot milk to the egg yolks, stirring vigorously so they don’t cook – the mixture should be foamy.
  • Pour this mixture into a metal mixing bowl, then set this bowl above the pot of boiling water and cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the foam disappears and the sauce begins to stick to the spoon.
  • Pour the sauce into a room temperature container and allow to rest until cool, then refrigerate until using it.

Coffee Syrup:

  • Prep 10 min cook 15 min 1 quart
  • In a medium saucepan over medium high heat, gently stir together the water and sugars.
  • Cook until mixture becomes thick and syrupy (approximately 10-15 minutes).
  • Allow to cool and stir in vanilla extract.
  • Add coffee and mix.
  • Fill jar with cooled mixture.
  • Add to dish as it is served.

The bread pudding is like any other. Challah bread, some spices, milk and bourbon. That cooks off so don’t worry unless you have a medical issue.

The creme between the layers is a bit of milk, sugar, eggs and vanilla bean shavings.

But the best part of this whole Vanilla Bean Bread Pudding is the Coffee Syrup.

And OMG guys. It is special!!

A bit of brown sugar, sugar, water, vanilla and coffee Come together to make the best syrup in the world!

Not as thick or sweet as maple syrup but it runs slow enough down the bread pudding to give you eyes as well as your taste buds

The little over an hour you take to bring this bread pudding to your table is worth every minute.

i just can’t tell you how much we enjoyed this Vanilla Bean Bread Pudding for brunch. I expect to make it for extended family for our next holiday we can all attend.

And bonus!! I am looking for other dishes to be able to add the Coffee Syrup on.

I will let you know when I do!

Cinnamon, bourbon vanilla beans and coffee. Breakfast or Dessert? Decide for yourself when you create this dish for the special persons in your life.

Vanilla Bean Bread Pudding with Coffee Syrup

Cinnamon, bourbon vanilla beans and coffee. Breakfast or Dessert? Decide for yourself when you create this dish for the special persons in your life.
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Course: Brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: coffee, vanilla
Method: Bake
Skill Level: Intermediate
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Adjust Servings: 6
Calories: 377kcal
Author: Marilyn

Ingredients

Bread Pudding:

  • 6-7 cups challah bread
  • 4 1/4 cups milk
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 TBS vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup raisins soaked overnight in bourbon if possible
  • 3 TBS butter melted

Creme Anglaise:

  • 4 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 vanilla bean
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1 cup sugar

Coffee Syrup:

  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup ground coffee

Instructions

Bread Pudding:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C)
  • Put the bread into a large bowl, pour the milk over and crush the bread with your hands until it is well mixed and all the milk is absorbed.
  • In another bowl, beat the eggs well, then add the sugar, vanilla, allspice and cinnamon and mix well.
  • Gently mix this into the bread mixture, then stir in the raisins.
  • Pour the butter into the bottom of a casserole dish and coat well the bottom and sides.
  • Pour in the bread mixture, pack it lightly and bake for about 40 minutes, or until the edges brown and pull away from the sides of the pan.

Creme Anglaise:

  • Put the milk in a medium saucepan, cut the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape the seeds into the milk.
  • Put the pan over medium heat and bring almost to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  • Put a larger pan half full of water to boil on the stove for a bain marie.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the egg yolks together with the sugar until light and creamy, about 5 minutes.
  • Slowly add the hot milk to the egg yolks, stirring vigorously so they don’t cook – the mixture should be foamy.
  • Pour this mixture into a metal mixing bowl, then set this bowl above the pot of boiling water and cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the foam disappears and the sauce begins to stick to the spoon.
  • Pour the sauce into a room temperature container and allow to rest until cool, then refrigerate until using it.

Coffee Syrup:

  • Prep 10 min cook 15 min 1 quart
  • In a medium saucepan over medium high heat, gently stir together the water and sugars.
  • Cook until mixture becomes thick and syrupy (approximately 10-15 minutes).
  • Allow to cool and stir in vanilla extract.
  • Add coffee and mix.
  • Fill jar with cooled mixture.
  • Add to dish as it is served.

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Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 377kcal (19%) | Carbohydrates: 72g (24%) | Protein: 7.7g (15%) | Fat: 7.3g (11%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (20%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 74mg (25%) | Sodium: 190mg (8%) | Potassium: 379mg (11%) | Fiber: 1.3g (5%) | Sugar: 55g (61%) | Vitamin A: 400IU (8%) | Vitamin C: 2.5mg (3%) | Calcium: 60mg (6%) | Iron: 1.3mg (7%)
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  1. blankLaura Walters says

    September 2, 2020 at 2:16 AM

    We are so excited that you participated! Thank you for sharing your creativity! This looks so good!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 2, 2020 at 8:15 AM

      Thank you for letting me share my Vanilla Bean Bread Pudding. I am thrilled you like the recipe. See you at the next party. Stay safe and have a great week!

      Reply
  2. blankJennifer Dynys says

    September 1, 2020 at 9:26 AM

    Oh I love love love bread pudding! I think it makes a delightful breakfast! Thank you for sharing at Embracing Home and Family!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 1, 2020 at 9:36 AM

      I am glad you like the bread pudding Jennifer. Thank you for letting me share it at the party! Enjoy your day.

      Reply
  3. blankHelen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    August 29, 2020 at 7:42 PM

    Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party! I sure hope to see you at the new one tomorrow. Have a great afternoon.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      August 29, 2020 at 8:08 PM

      Thank you Helen. I will definitely be there!! Enjoy your week.

      Reply
  4. blankDonna Reidland says

    August 28, 2020 at 1:56 PM

    Oh, my goodness, Marilyn! This sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      August 28, 2020 at 5:41 PM

      Thank you Donna. This Vanilla Bean Pudding with the coffee syrup is quite the treat! Enjoy.

      Reply
  5. blankShannon says

    August 23, 2020 at 11:16 PM

    This sounds amazing! I love bread pudding, but no one else in my family does, so I rarely make it. I may have to try this version and just eat it all myself. Pinned.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      August 23, 2020 at 11:32 PM

      You won’t be disappointed Shannon if you get to try this recipe. Usually I find bread pudding a bit dry. But this one needs no help in tasting delicious and moist. I hope you enjoy your week!

      Reply
  6. blankCrystal Green says

    September 24, 2016 at 1:34 PM

    This is a different recipe than what I’ve ever seen before.

    Thank you for sharing this recipe with us on the #HomeMattersParty. We hope to see you again when we open our doors on Friday at 12 AM EST.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 24, 2016 at 3:31 PM

      Yes, Crystal it is unique. Saw it on a menu and had to try it!

      Reply
  7. blankLisa/Syncopated Mama says

    September 20, 2016 at 10:31 AM

    I don’t like coffee, but this sounds so delicious, I might have to try it anyway! Thanks for joining us at #FridayFrivolity

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 20, 2016 at 3:39 PM

      Thank you Lisa. Try and substitute something else in the syrup. Anything ground with a bit of oil will do. Or try blueberry!

      Reply
  8. blankAngela @marathonsandmotivation.com says

    September 18, 2016 at 5:07 PM

    Yum! Sounds absolutely Fabulous!!!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 18, 2016 at 8:35 PM

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

      Reply
  9. blankHelen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    September 17, 2016 at 8:44 PM

    Marilyn – that has to be the best looking bread pudding I’ve ever seen – oh just yum!! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 17, 2016 at 9:16 PM

      Thank you Helen! I am glad it appeals to you. Have a great week.

      Reply
  10. blankMiz Helen says

    September 17, 2016 at 3:57 PM

    Hi Marilyn,
    I have just pinned your amazing creation that will soon be dessert her at the cottage. I always look forward to your delicious creations. Hope you are having a great weekend and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 17, 2016 at 7:26 PM

      Please let me know how you liked it! Thank you for always sharing such kind words.

      Reply
  11. blankKatrin says

    September 17, 2016 at 1:10 PM

    I haven’t heard about that bread, I’m sure the cake tastes amazing! Have to try to find it where I live! It really sounds delicious, like all your recipes Marilyn!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 17, 2016 at 7:25 PM

      Challah is a traditional Jewish braided bread. Any pull apart or thick loaf will work. Thank you for visiting Katrin! Enjoy.

      Reply
  12. blankCJ @ Morsels of Life says

    September 17, 2016 at 6:59 AM

    I’m liking how you used a coffee syrup here! Looks like a wonderful bread pudding. 🙂

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 17, 2016 at 7:22 PM

      Thank you CJ. I know I myself can never get enough coffee in the morning. Have a great week.

      Reply
  13. blankEmmi says

    September 15, 2016 at 11:32 PM

    Oh, my !! You got me!! 😉 I’ve pinned this delicious dessert! I don’t know if I get this bread here, but maybe it can be made with other bread 😉

    Thank you for this delicious inspiration!! Yummy and pinned! 😉

    Have a wonderful weekend!
    – Emmi <3

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 16, 2016 at 11:39 AM

      Thank you Emmi. Any thick cut bread or pull apart bread will work. Even biscuit dough from the dairy case! Have a great week!

      Reply
  14. blankJess says

    September 15, 2016 at 4:03 PM

    Oh my goodness. This sounds like Heaven! PINNED!

    I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 15, 2016 at 8:16 PM

      Thank you Jess! Have a great week!

      Reply
  15. blankSandra Garth says

    September 15, 2016 at 2:25 PM

    Trying to find challah around here is like trying to get into Fort Knox, almost impossible. I am definitely saving this one for when I do find it. Thanks for joining us this week at Celebrate Your Story and sharing your links.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 15, 2016 at 3:32 PM

      I have only made it once as we have a large Jewish area near me. Since my recipe is a yeast bread and you need to pound it down it is a bit much. My arthritis doesn’t like it. Just FYI here is a link. http://allrecipes.com/recipe/172633/easy-challah-bread/

      Reply
  16. blankCarla a.k.a Mrs. R says

    September 15, 2016 at 11:44 AM

    Marilyn, my hubby would love this! I guess I’m going to have to breakdown and make it for him when the weather turns cooler.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 15, 2016 at 1:43 PM

      He will flip! And use challah bread, no gluten? Thanks Carla.

      Reply
  17. blankMrs. AOK says

    September 12, 2016 at 4:00 PM

    Oh my this looks great!
    I’m going carb-less until Sunday (cheat day), so I’m totally enjoying just looking and imagining over here. 🙂

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 12, 2016 at 6:18 PM

      I could never go carbless. I could give up caffeine before carbs! Thanks Dean. Remember to laugh often. It’s great cardio!

      Reply
  18. blankVashti Q says

    September 12, 2016 at 12:49 PM

    Scrumptious recipe! Thanks for sharing it. Pinning! 😛

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 12, 2016 at 1:31 PM

      Thank you for the pin! I am glad you enjoy it. Have a great week.

      Reply
      • blankVashti Q says

        September 16, 2016 at 4:03 PM

        You have a great weekend, Marilyn! 😀

        Reply
  19. blankJanelle @ Run With No Regrets says

    September 12, 2016 at 9:11 AM

    This looks really tasty! I’ve never tried to make a bread pudding. I bet it wouldn’t last long in my house!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 12, 2016 at 12:15 PM

      It is rich and filling but I bet it gets devoured! Make sure you laugh a lot this week. It is great cardio!

      Reply
  20. blankSusan @ Culinary Envy says

    September 12, 2016 at 7:47 AM

    Yum! Coffee syrup just puts this WAY over the top. Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 12, 2016 at 12:13 PM

      Thank you Susan! I hope you enjoy it. Make sure you laugh a lot this week. It is great cardio!

      Reply
  21. blankMixed Reviews says

    September 12, 2016 at 3:32 AM

    Wow, wait til I show this to my Mom, she’s gonna be so excited to make this as I will be too.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 12, 2016 at 12:04 PM

      Thank you for giving me the confidence! Make sure you laugh a lot this week. It is great cardio!

      Reply
  22. blankMichelle says

    September 12, 2016 at 12:08 AM

    Marilyn-
    It’s easy for me to decide…. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert!
    I’d eat it all day????
    Thanks!
    Michelle

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 12, 2016 at 12:03 PM

      I hear you! I would need to rotate. Maybe add the bacon at dinner? Make sure you laugh a lot this week. It is great cardio!

      Reply
  23. blankJody Cowan says

    September 10, 2016 at 9:56 PM

    This is mouth-watering! I’ve never had something like this. I’m going to make it! I promise! lol It looks so so good!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 11, 2016 at 11:41 AM

      Thank you Jody! Be sure to come back and let me know how it turned out. Have a good week. Remember to laugh a lot. It is great cardio!

      Reply
  24. blankVeronica Boudreau says

    September 6, 2016 at 11:17 AM

    Looks sinfully delicious!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 6, 2016 at 7:57 PM

      Thank you Veronica! Have a great week.

      Reply
  25. blankWinnie says

    September 5, 2016 at 2:14 PM

    I love bread pudding (although it’s not really known here) and yours looks soooooooooooo delicious!! My mouth is watering right now 🙂 The combination with coffee syrup is so unique

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 5, 2016 at 6:55 PM

      Thank you Winnie! I never can decide if it is a meal or dessert. Enjoy your week and do something just for yourself today.

      Reply

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