Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 2
Ingredients
1 cup 1/2-inch cubes white bread
1 1/4 cups half-and-half
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
vanilla ice cream as an accompaniment
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Step 2
Butter two 1 1/4-cup ramekins and divide bread cubes between them.
Step 3
In a small saucepan heat half-and-half, butter, salt, and vanilla over moderate heat until hot. In a small bowl whisk together sugar, egg, and yolk and add half-and-half mixture in a stream, whisking. Pour mixture over bread cubes and bake puddings in middle of oven until puffed and golden, about 25 to 30 minutes.
Step 4
Serve puddings warm with ice cream.