Description
This Peach Cobbler Bread Pudding is a comforting and delicious dessert that combines soft, day-old brioche or challah bread with fresh peaches baked in a sweet, cinnamon-infused custard. Perfectly golden and set after baking, this dish is ideal served warm with ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 4 cups day-old brioche or challah bread, torn into pieces
- 2 cups fresh peaches, sliced
Custard
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Bread: Tear the day-old brioche or challah into bite-sized pieces and evenly spread them in the prepared baking dish.
- Add Peaches: Slice the fresh peaches and layer them evenly over the torn bread pieces to distribute the fruit throughout.
- Make Custard: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Combine: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread and peaches, gently pressing down to help the bread absorb the custard fully.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the center is set and firm.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread pudding to cool slightly before serving it warm, optionally topped with ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Using day-old bread helps it absorb the custard better without turning too mushy.
- You can substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version.
- Brown sugar adds a deeper caramel flavor, but granulated sugar works just as well.
- For a richer flavor, toss the peach slices in a little lemon juice before layering.
- Serve warm for best texture and flavor; leftovers can be reheated gently in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
