From your photo, this looks like a golden-baked bread pudding or custard bread bake with a fluffy, caramelized top, soft bread pieces, creamy custard, and possibly small pieces of fruit. The exact ingredients cannot be confirmed from the picture, so this recipe recreates the look and texture with a classic vanilla-custard base.
Prep time
15 minutes
Bake time
30–40 minutes
Servings
4–6
Ingredients
For the bread pudding
4 cups (200–240 g) bread, cut into cubes
2 large eggs
1½ cups (360 ml) whole milk
½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
⅓ cup (65–70 g) granulated sugar
2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
A small pinch of salt
¼ cup raisins, chopped strawberries, or other fruit (optional)
2 tablespoons cream or melted butter for the top
For the optional vanilla custard sauce
1 cup (240 ml) milk
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cornstarch, optional for a thicker sauce
Instructions
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Step 1: Prepare the baking dish
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a medium oven-safe ceramic dish with butter. Arrange the bread cubes inside, leaving some pieces sticking up for a rustic golden crust.
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Step 2: Make the custard mixture
Whisk the eggs, milk, cream, sugar, melted butter, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon until smooth. Avoid beating too much air into the mixture.
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Step 3: Soak the bread
Pour the custard evenly over the bread. Add raisins or fruit if desired. Gently press the bread down so the bottom pieces absorb the liquid. Leave for 10 minutes.
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Step 4: Bake until golden
Brush the top with cream or melted butter. Bake for 30–40 minutes, until the edges are deeply golden and the middle is set. The center should not remain liquid. If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
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Step 5: Make the optional custard sauce
Warm the milk in a saucepan. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks with sugar and optional cornstarch. Slowly whisk in some warm milk, then return everything to the saucepan. Stir over low heat until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat and add vanilla. Do not boil.
Serve warm, with the custard sauce poured over the top.
Tips for the best results
For the crust: Use slightly stale bread and leave a few bread pieces exposed above the custard.
For a soft center: Use whole milk and cream rather than water or low-fat milk.
For a richer flavor: Brioche, challah, or soft white bread works particularly well.
For a less sweet version: Reduce the sugar to ¼ cup.
For the appearance in your photo: Use a round, fluted ceramic baking dish and brush the exposed bread with butter before baking.
For fruit: Small strawberry or raspberry pieces add color and a little tartness. The fruit in the photo is not identifiable with certainty.
Nutrition information
Approximate values for one serving, assuming six servings and no optional custard sauce.
Nutrient
Per serving
Calories
260–330 kcal
Protein
8–11 g
Carbohydrates
30–40 g
Total fat
11–16 g
Saturated fat
5–9 g
Fiber
1–2 g
Total sugars
12–20 g
Sodium
180–350 mg
Actual values depend on the bread, dairy products, amount of butter, and added fruit. Custard sauce adds extra calories, sugar, and fat.
Nut information and allergy guidance
This recipe contains no nuts in its standard ingredient list. However, that does not guarantee it is safe for someone with a nut allergy.
Almonds, walnuts, cashews, pistachios, pecans, and peanuts: Not required. Peanuts are legumes, but they are also a common food allergen.
Nut-free preparation: Check the bread, butter, cream, vanilla, and any packaged toppings for allergen statements and possible cross-contact warnings.
For a nut allergy: Use ingredients verified safe for the particular allergy, and clean utensils and baking equipment thoroughly.
Optional toppings: Avoid nut praline, almond flour, nut-based milk, and mixed-nut toppings if you need a nut-free version.
Milk allergy: This recipe contains milk, cream, butter, and possibly other dairy ingredients.
Egg allergy: The pudding and optional custard sauce contain eggs.
If you are cooking for someone with a severe allergy, confirm the safety of every ingredient with its manufacturer.
Questions and answers
Q1. What is this dish called?
It resembles baked bread pudding, a custard bread bake, or a bread-based soufflé. The photo alone cannot establish the exact dish.
Q2. Why does the top become golden brown?
The bread, butter, milk proteins, and sugars brown in the oven. Exposed bread pieces become crisp while the custard underneath stays soft.
Q3. Can I make it without cream?
Yes. Replace the ½ cup of cream with another ½ cup of whole milk. The pudding will be slightly less rich.
Q4. Can I make it without eggs?
Yes, but the texture will be different. A commercial egg-free custard powder prepared according to its instructions is one alternative.
Q5. Can I prepare it in advance?
Yes. Assemble it, cover, and refrigerate for up to 12 hours before baking. Bake until the center is fully set; a cold dish may need extra time.
Q6. Can I make it in an air fryer?
Yes, if your ceramic dish fits safely. Bake at approximately 160°C (320°F), checking early and continuing until the center is set. Timing varies with the dish and air fryer.
Q7. How should I store leftovers?
Refrigerate within two hours in a covered container and consume within 3–4 days. Reheat until steaming hot throughout. Do not leave egg-and-milk custard at room temperature for extended periods.
Q8. Can I freeze bread pudding?
Yes. Cool it, portion it, and freeze in an airtight container for up to about two months for best quality. Thaw in the refrigerator and reheat thoroughly; the texture may become softer after freezing.
Q9. How do I know it is fully cooked?
The edges should be browned, the center should be set rather than sloshing, and the center should reach 71°C (160°F) for an egg-based custard.
Q10. Can I make it less sweet or healthier?
Reduce the sugar, use whole-grain bread, and serve with fresh fruit instead of extra sauce. Keep in mind that whole-grain bread does not automatically make the dish low-calorie.
Q11. Is the yellow topping cheese?
It is not possible to tell from the photo. It could be custard, melted butter, fruit, or another topping. This recipe uses a vanilla custard base rather than assuming cheese is present.
Q12. What is the best way to serve it?
Serve warm in the baking dish, with a little vanilla custard, fresh berries, or a light dusting of cinnamon. Let it rest for 5–10 minutes after baking so it holds together better.
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