Rum-Soaked Caribbean Bread Pudding with Spiced Vanilla Sauce

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Classic Caribbean bread pudding soaked in rum and spices, served warm with a rich vanilla sauce for a cozy dessert. This Caribbean recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs day-old bread, whole milk, heavy cream for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 60 min Serves 8 Caribbean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9x9-inch baking dish with 2 tbsp unsalted butter.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups whole milk, 1 cup heavy cream, 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, 3 large eggs, 1/4 cup dark rum, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, and 2 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Add 6 cups cubed day-old bread to the milk mixture, stirring gently to coat all pieces. Let soak for 15 minutes to absorb liquid.
  4. Step 4: Pour the soaked bread mixture into the prepared baking dish, pressing lightly to even out the top.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 50-60 minutes until the pudding is set and the top is golden brown.
  6. Step 6: Let cool slightly before serving. Optionally dust with 1 tbsp powdered sugar and drizzle with warmed spiced vanilla sauce or cream for extra indulgence.

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