Description
A delightful dessert combining rich flavors of brioche soaked in custard with espresso and orange, topped with a homemade hazelnut sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large brioche loaf, cubed (about 5–6 cups)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups milk (or half milk / half cream)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp espresso powder
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Butter (for greasing)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for sauce)
- 2 tbsp butter (for sauce)
- 3 tbsp brown sugar (for sauce)
- 2 tbsp hazelnut spread (or finely ground toasted hazelnuts)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for sauce)
- Pinch of salt (for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C. Butter a baking dish and spread the cubed brioche evenly inside.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, sugars, espresso powder, orange zest, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Pour this mixture evenly over the brioche. Gently press the bread down so it soaks up the custard. Let it rest for about 10 minutes.
- Bake the bread pudding uncovered for 35–40 minutes until puffed, golden, and set in the center. If it starts to brown too quickly, loosely cover with foil.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter with cream and brown sugar over medium heat. Stir until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened (about 3–4 minutes). Whisk in the hazelnut spread, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Remove from heat.
- Serve the bread pudding warm and drizzle generously with the hazelnut vanilla sauce. Optionally, top with powdered sugar, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
For best texture, ensure brioche is slightly stale. Let the mixture rest before baking. Adjust espresso powder to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: bread pudding, dessert, brioche, hazelnut sauce, espresso, brunch