Easy Bread Pudding with Condensed Milk – Rich, Creamy, and Comforting

This easy bread pudding with condensed milk is the kind of dessert that feels like a warm hug. Soft cubes of bread soak up a sweet, creamy custard made simple with condensed milk, then bake into a golden, cozy classic. No complicated steps, no fussy techniques — just pure comfort food made effortlessly.

A Little Backstory

Bread pudding has always been a humble, homey dessert, created to make the most of leftover bread. Using condensed milk simplifies the process while adding incredible richness and sweetness. The result is a custardy, old-fashioned dessert that tastes like it took far more effort than it actually did.

Why You’ll Love This Bread Pudding

Easy and Foolproof: No tempering eggs or complicated custard
Rich and Creamy: Condensed milk adds depth and sweetness
Budget-Friendly: Perfect for day-old bread
Customizable: Add fruit, chocolate, or spices

Easy Bread Pudding with Condensed Milk Recipe

Servings: 6–8
Estimated Total Cost: $5–7
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 35–40 minutes
Calories: ~320 per serving

Ingredients

4 cups day-old bread, cubed (French, brioche, challah, or sandwich bread)
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 ½ cups whole milk
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Pinch of salt

Optional add-ins:
½ cup raisins
½ cup chocolate chips
½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.

Spread bread cubes evenly in the prepared dish.

In a medium bowl, whisk together condensed milk, whole milk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.

Pour the mixture evenly over the bread. Press gently so all bread absorbs the liquid.

Add optional mix-ins if using.

Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.

Let cool slightly before serving.

Helpful Notes

For an extra custardy texture, allow the bread to soak in the custard mixture for 10–15 minutes before baking.
If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil for the final 10 minutes.
Day-old or slightly stale bread works best for absorbing the custard.

Tasty Variations

Apple Cinnamon Bread Pudding: Add 1 cup diced apples and extra cinnamon
Chocolate Lover’s Version: Use chocolate chips and drizzle with chocolate sauce
Coconut Twist: Replace whole milk with coconut milk
Holiday Spice: Add a pinch of cloves or pumpkin spice

Easy Bread Pudding with Condensed Milk – Rich, Cozy & Foolproof

This Easy Bread Pudding with Condensed Milk is the kind of dessert that feels like a warm hug. Soft, custardy bread soaked in a creamy condensed milk base bakes up golden on top and irresistibly tender inside. It’s simple, budget-friendly, and perfect for using up day-old bread—no fancy steps, just pure comfort.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Calories: 320

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 4 cups day-old bread cubed (French, brioche, or sandwich bread)
• 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
• 1½ cups whole milk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tbsp melted butter plus more for greasing
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
• Pinch of salt

Optional Add-Ins

• ½ cup raisins
• ¼ cup chopped nuts
• ½ cup chocolate chips

Method

 

Prep the Pan

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter an 8×8-inch baking dish. Add bread cubes evenly.

Make the Custard

1. In a bowl, whisk condensed milk, milk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.

Assemble

1. Pour custard over the bread. Press gently so all pieces are soaked. Add any optional mix-ins.

Bake

1. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.

Rest & Serve

1. Let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Best texture: Slightly stale bread absorbs more custard.

Extra indulgent: Serve with warm vanilla sauce, caramel, or whipped cream.

Dairy swap: Use evaporated milk plus condensed milk for an even richer custard.

FAQ

Warm, Simple, and Comforting

This easy bread pudding with condensed milk is a timeless dessert that’s rich, cozy, and wonderfully simple. Perfect for family dinners, holidays, or whenever you need a comforting homemade treat.