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July 25, 2023

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Bread pudding is a classic dessert that can be enjoyed on its own, but it’s even better when served with a sauce. The right sauce can add flavor, richness, and moisture to the dish, making it truly special. Here are 10+ delicious sauces for bread pudding.

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Here are some tips for serving bread pudding with sauce:

  • Serve the sauce warm or room temperature.
  • Pour the sauce over the bread pudding just before serving.
  • Serve the bread pudding and sauce immediately.
  • For a more elegant presentation, spoon the sauce over individual slices of bread pudding.

No matter what sauce you choose, bread pudding is sure to be a delicious and satisfying dessert. So next time you make bread pudding, don’t forget the sauce!

The Best Sauces for Bread Pudding

Salted caramel sauce in small weck jar.
Salted Caramel Sauce
Caramel Sauce
Caramel sauce is a classic sauce that is always a crowd-pleaser. It's made with sugar, butter, and cream. The sauce is rich and creamy, with a deep caramel flavor.
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Vanilla Sauce for Bread Pudding — Marley’s Menu
Vanilla Sauce for Bread Pudding — Marley’s Menu
Vanilla Sauce
A simple vanilla sauce is a classic accompaniment to bread pudding. It's made with just a few ingredients, including milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and cornstarch. The sauce is smooth and creamy, and it perfectly complements the sweetness of the bread pudding.
Get the RECIPE from Marley’s Menu
6-Minute Creamy Rum Sauce for Bread Pudding | Chef Janet
Rum Sauce
Rum sauce is a sweet and boozy sauce that is perfect for adults. It's made with rum, brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream. The sauce is slightly thickened, but it's still pourable.
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Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce (Recipe + Video) - Little Sweet Baker
Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce (Recipe + Video) – Little Sweet Baker
Bourbon Sauce
Bourbon sauce is a rich and flavorful sauce that adds a touch of boozy sweetness to bread pudding. It's made with bourbon, brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream. The sauce is slightly thickened, but it's still pourable.
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Lemon Berry Bread Pudding
Lemon Berry Bread Pudding
Lemon Sauce
Lemon sauce is a bright and refreshing sauce that pairs well with bread pudding. The sauce is tart and tangy, but it's also creamy and smooth.
Get the RECIPE from Glorious Treats
Bread Pudding
Cinnamon Caramel Sauce
Cinnamon caramel sauce is a delicious twist on the classic caramel sauce. It's made with cinnamon, brown sugar, butter, and cream. The sauce is rich and creamy, with a warm cinnamon flavor.
Get the RECIPE from Culinary Hill
Irish Bread Pudding with Whiskey Caramel Sauce
Whiskey Sauce
Whiskey sauce is a rich and flavorful sauce that adds a touch of boozy sweetness to bread pudding. It's made with whiskey, brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream. The sauce is slightly thickened, but it's still pourable.
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Challah Bread Pudding with Kahlua Cream Sauce
Kahlua Cream Sauce
Challah bread pudding with sweet cream, nuts, and raisins creates an unforgettable dessert, with a heavenly cream sauce, you might lick the plate clean!
Get the RECIPE from Barefeet in the Kitchen
Bread Pudding with Brandy Sauce recipe
Brandy Sauce
Brandy sauce is a rich and flavorful sauce that adds a touch of boozy sweetness to bread pudding. It's made with brandy, brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream. The sauce is slightly thickened, but it's still pourable.
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Bourbon Bread Pudding with Harvest Berry Sauce – Muy Bueno
Berry Compote
Berry compote is a fruity and refreshing sauce that pairs well with bread pudding. It's made with berries, sugar, and water. The compote is slightly thickened, but it's still pourable.
Get the RECIPE from Muy Bueno Blog

These are just a few of the many sauces that can be served with bread pudding. With so many delicious options to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect sauce to complement your favorite bread pudding recipe.

Did you make any of these bread pudding sauces?

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10+ Sauces for Bread Pudding

Bread pudding can be enjoyed on its own, but it's even better when served with a sauce! Try this 15 Minute Easy Salted Caramel Sauce. It's delicious on bread pudding.
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Serves 6 people
Created by Platings and Pairings
Cook Time: 15 minutes mins
Total Time: 15 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter (cut up into 6 pieces)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Heat the sugar in a sauce pan over medium heat and stir with rubber spatula until sugar is liquefied and amber in color.
  • Once sugar is completely melted, add butter and stir until dissolved.
  • Slowly add in heavy cream and heat for one minute.
  • Remove from heat and add vanilla and salt.
  • The sauce will keep for up to two weeks in the refrigerator.

Notes

This recipe makes 1 cup of salted caramel sauce. 

Nutrition

Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 495mg | Potassium: 14mg | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 640IU | Calcium: 16mg
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