Delight your tastebuds with our Golden Caramel Bread Pudding, featuring a smooth and creamy custard-soaked bread texture topped with a luscious caramel sauce. You'll find it simple to prepare and even more enjoyable to indulge in.
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 2 tsp water over medium heat.
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Stir occasionally, letting the syrup simmer and turn light yellow in color before ultimately turning golden amber.
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Remove saucepan from heat and immediately pour caramel into a 9-inch round cake pan. Swirl the cake pan around to ensure that the caramel syrup evenly coats the bottom of the pan.
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Cut the crusts off the bread slices, roughly chop them, and place the pieces into a food processor. Pulse until breadcrumbs are formed.
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In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup milk with the custard powder until dissolved.
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In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring 1.5 cups of milk to a simmer. Add 1/2 cup sugar, stirring continuously until the sugar has dissolved.
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Gradually stir in the custard mixture and continue stirring to prevent lumps from forming.
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Lower the heat and add the bread crumbs to the saucepan, mixing until all ingredients are combined.
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Pour the bread and custard mixture over the caramel in the cake pan, spreading evenly.
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Cover the cake pan with aluminum foil and place into the preheated oven, baking for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and let the pudding cool for 20 minutes at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until completely set.
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To unmold, remove the cake pan from the refrigerator 10-20 minutes before serving. Place a plate upside down on the cake pan, then invert the pan to release the caramel bread pudding.
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Slice the pudding using a heated knife and serve with a dollop of whipped cream, fresh fruit, or caramel decorations, if desired.