This vegan bread pudding is sweet and indulgent with a creamy, tender middle, studded with sweet raisins, and a golden top – an easy, comforting vegan dessert perfect for entertaining!
7slicesof sourdough, French, or Italian day-old bread, torn into small chunks
2cupsof plant-based milk
¾ cupof applesauce
⅓ cupof sugar
1teaspoonof ground cinnamon
1teaspoonof vanilla extract
½cupraisins
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Add the bread chunks to an 8-inch square baking pan.
In a medium bowl, mix the plant-based milk, apple sauce, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and raisins. Mix well until the sugar is mostly dissolved.
Pour the mixture over the bread, and lightly push down with a spatula until all the bread is covered by the plant milk mixture. Allow it to sit soaking up the mixture until the oven is ready.
Bake for 45 minutes or until the top is slightly toasted.
Remove from the oven and allow it to cool down and set for 1 hour before enjoying.
Notes
Use the right bread: It’s important to use day-old, sturdy bread like French bread, sourdough, etc., as they’ll soak up the ‘custard’ without becoming mushy.
Use even-sized bread pieces: So they soak and bake evenly.
Adjust sweetness: To your desired level.
Be careful not to overbake: Otherwise, it can end up dry. If it looks a little dry mid-bake, cover the baking dish in foil.