Description
A creamy, comforting bread pudding sauce recipe made with butter, sugar, and vanilla. Ready in 10 minutes, it adds warmth and luxury to any dessert.
Ingredients
Unsalted butter – ½ cup (1 stick)
Granulated sugar – 1 cup
Heavy cream – ¾ cup
Whole milk – ¼ cup
Vanilla extract – 1 tablespoon
Salt – A pinch
Optional: Bourbon or brandy – 1 tablespoon
Cornstarch – 1 teaspoon (mixed with 1 tbsp water for thickening)
Instructions
1. Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat until smooth.
2. Add sugar, cream, and milk. Whisk continuously until sugar dissolves.
3. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, salt, and bourbon if using.
5. For thicker texture, add cornstarch slurry and cook for 30 seconds more.
6. Serve warm over bread pudding or store in a jar for up to 5 days.
Notes
This bread pudding sauce recipe can be made alcohol-free by substituting vanilla or orange extract for bourbon.
For a vegan version, use coconut oil and oat cream.
Pairs beautifully with Japanese milk bread or traditional brioche.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese-American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 35mg