Description
Tres Leches Bread Pudding is a comforting, warm dessert made from cubed day‑old bread soaked in three milks and eggs, baked until custardy, then chilled and topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit. It blends the rich flavor of tres leches cake with the homey texture of bread pudding.
Ingredients
4 cups cubed day‑old bread (brioche, challah, or French bread)
3 large eggs
1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
½ cup (120 ml) evaporated milk
½ cup (120 ml) sweetened condensed milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
1 cup (240 ml) whipped cream, lightly sweetened (for topping)
Optional garnishes: fresh berries, sliced banana, toasted coconut, chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Arrange bread cubes evenly in the baking dish. Pour the milk mixture over them. Gently press the bread down so it absorbs as much liquid as possible. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the center is set but still slightly jiggly and the edges are golden.
- Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and pudding to become fully moist.
- Serve chilled, topped with lightly sweetened whipped cream and optional garnishes like fresh fruit or toasted nuts.
Notes
Use day‑old or lightly toasted bread—it absorbs the milk mixture better and yields a creamier texture.
Swirl in fruit preserves or dulce de leche into the custard before baking for added richness.
Fold in chopped mango or strawberries before chilling for a fruity twist.
Use coconut milk instead of heavy cream for a tropical flavor.
Dust with nutmeg or cardamom for extra spice aroma.
For individual servings, divide into ramekins and bake about 20 minutes; chill separately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
