Indulge in the heavenly combination of moist bread soaked in a mixture of three milks, then baked to perfection. This Tres Leches Bread Pudding is incredibly moist, rich, and bursting with flavor. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion. Time to impress your taste buds!
Ingredients
- 1 loaf of French bread
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
- Fresh berries, for garnish (optional)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the French bread into 1-inch thick slices.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon.
- Place the bread slices in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Pour the milk mixture over the bread, making sure each slice is completely soaked.
- Press down gently on the bread to ensure it absorbs the liquid.
- Let the bread soak for about 10 minutes, then flip each slice to soak the other side.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the pudding is set.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Serve warm or chilled, topped with whipped cream and fresh berries if desired.
Interesting Facts
Tres Leches Bread Pudding is a twist on the traditional Mexican dessert, Tres Leches Cake.
The three milks used in this recipe (whole milk, heavy cream, and evaporated milk) contribute to the pudding's creamy and luxurious texture.
Bread pudding is a classic comfort food that dates back to ancient times, where it was used as a way to make use of stale bread.
The combination of sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk gives this bread pudding its signature richness and sweetness.