Description
Easy Peach Bread Pudding is a warm, comforting dessert made with canned peaches, French bread, and a creamy cinnamon custard. Simple to prep and full of flavor, it’s perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or a cozy weekend treat. Try this easy classic today!
Ingredients
Scale
4 cups torn French bread
2 to 2 ½ cups canned peaches, undrained
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
3 large eggs
1¼ cups hot water
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 325 °F (162 °C). Lightly butter an 11×7‑inch baking dish or a 1½‑quart casserole dish.
- Bread Base: Tear French bread into chunks and place in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Peaches: Drain canned peaches using a colander over a bowl, reserving ½ cup of the juice. Dice peaches and set both juice and fruit aside.
- Custard Mix: In a large bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk and eggs until smooth using an electric mixer or a sturdy whisk.
- Flavor Boost: Stir in diced peaches, reserved peach juice, hot water, melted butter, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Soak the Bread: Add the torn bread to the custard mixture. Gently fold so the bread is evenly coated and beginning to soak up the liquid.
- Bake: Bake for about 70 minutes, or until the top turns a light golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Serve: Cool slightly before serving. Pair warm with ice cream, a dollop of whipped topping, or a drizzle of dessert sauce.
Notes
Use day-old bread for best texture.
Fresh peaches (6–10 sliced) can replace canned—just add extra water to replace the juice.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Serve with ice cream, whipped topping, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes + Time (cooling, optional): 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 387
- Sugar: 38 g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Protein: 10g