Dessert for 12
Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce
Torn bread soaks in spiced custard with raisins, while a warm butter rum sauce cooks separately.
$4.87for 4 servings
$1.22 per serving$4.87 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Photo: pinchofyum.com
- 65 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bagels, English muffins, croissants$0.70 each typical | 7.5 | $5.25Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 26 oz | $1.02Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 6 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 3.25 oz | $1.50Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 4 | $1.20Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.61Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.62 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaWine, beer and spiritsSugar and brown sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 7 1/2 cups torn or cubed french bread
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 3 cups milk
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2/3 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup rum
- 4 beaten eggs
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350 F and butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Place the bread and raisins in the prepared dish.
- Whisk the eggs, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla together.
- Pour the custard over the bread and let it stand for 10 minutes.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the center is set and the eggs reach 160 F.
- Melt the remaining butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in the cream, white sugar, and rum, then simmer for 5 minutes before serving warm.
Swaps
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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