EASY VANILLA SAUCE FOR BREAD PUDDING RECIPES

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients; stir in butter and whipping cream. Gently stir in bread and raisins. Pour into a lightly greased 2-quart deep baking dish.
• Bake at 375° for 50 to 55 minutes, shielding with aluminum foil after 30 minutes to prevent excessive browning. Let pudding stand 10 minutes before serving warm with Vanilla Sauce.
• Sauce Directions:.
• Whisk first 7 ingredients in a heavy saucepan; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, 10 to 12 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 1 1/2-quart casserole; set aside.
• Place bread cubes onto baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes or until toasted.
• Combine toasted bread cubes and raisins in prepared casserole; set aside.
• Combine milk and 1/4 cup butter in 1-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat 4-7 minutes or until butter is melted. Cool slightly.
• Combine all remaining pudding ingredients in bowl; mix well. Add milk mixture; mix well.
• Pour milk mixture over bread cubes. Bake 40-45 minutes or until set in center.
• Meanwhile, combine all sauce ingredients except vanilla in 1-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 5-8 minutes or until mixture thickens and comes to a full boil. Carefully stir in 1 tablespoon vanilla.
• Spoon warm pudding into individual dessert dishes; serve with sauce. Store refrigerated.