Description
This old fashioned bread pudding with apples and caramel drizzle combines day-old Hawaiian sweet rolls, tart apples, and a creamy custard topped with warm caramel sauce. It bakes to golden perfection with a tender interior and a caramelized crust, making it a comforting homemade dessert.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Cube the Hawaiian sweet rolls into bite-sized pieces and let them sit out for an hour to dry slightly
2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter
3. In a medium skillet, melt butter and sauté diced apples with brown sugar and cinnamon until just softened, about 5–7 minutes
4. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth
5. Pour melted butter into the custard mixture and whisk to combine
6. Add the bread cubes and sautéed apples to the custard, folding gently and letting sit for 10–15 minutes to absorb
7. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, pressing down lightly and arranging extra apple pieces on top
8. Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is just set
9. Allow the pudding to rest for 10 minutes, then drizzle with warm caramel sauce and serve with optional toppings
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
Keywords: old fashioned bread pudding, bread pudding, apple bread pudding, caramel drizzle, comfort food, homemade dessert, bread pudding recipe, apple dessert