French Toast Bread Pudding Recipe

Name: French Toast Bread Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons honey; ½ tablespoon orange zest; ⅛ cup Grand Marnier; two small pinches salt; ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 9 slices of authentic french sliced brioche bread; 4 large eggs; 2 ½ cups half-and-half (not skim or fat free); Grand Marnier, cream sauce (ingredients below); 2 ½ cups half-and-half; ½ cup white sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; ½ cup Grand Marnier; 1 pinch salt; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons honey
½ tablespoon orange zest
⅛ cup Grand Marnier
two small pinches salt
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
9 slices of authentic french sliced brioche bread
4 large eggs
2 ½ cups half-and-half (not skim or fat free)
Grand Marnier, cream sauce (ingredients below)
2 ½ cups half-and-half
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
½ cup Grand Marnier
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Cut brioche slices diagonally and arrange in two layers in an 8x8 baking dish.
3
Thoroughly whisk all ingredients and pour over arranged bread and allow to soak for 20 minutes.
4
Place the baking dish in a larger roasting pan, and add enough very hot tap water to the roasting pan to come up an inch up the side of the baking dish.
5
Cover the roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil, tenting so the foil doesn't touch the pudding.
6
Make 2 slashes in the foil to allow the steam to escape.
7
Bake at 350 for 45 minutes, remove aluminum foil and bake for another 40 to 45 minutes until the pudding puffs up and the custard is set.
8
While the pudding is baking, make the cream sauce.
9
In a one quart saucepan set over medium heat, combine the cream and sugar.
10
Place the cornstarch and 1/4 cup of the Grand Marnier in a small mixing bowl and whisk to blend and make a slurry.
11
Pour the slurry into the cream mixture and bring to a boil.
12
Once the sauce begins to boil, reduce the heat, add the salt, and stir in the butter and remaining Grand Marnier.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons honey, ½ tablespoon orange zest, ⅛ cup Grand Marnier, two small pinches salt, and more.

Yes, French Toast Bread Pudding falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

French Toast Bread Pudding

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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