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Bread Pudding with Chai Caramel Sauce

September 27, 2018 This post may contain affiliate links.

Top individual servings of creamy and crunchy Bread Pudding with Chai Caramel Sauce to serve as a decadent breakfast or dessert.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Oregon Chai®. The opinions and text are all mine.

chai tea infused bread pudding topped with chai tea caramel sauce served in a small white ramekin set on a white saucer on an orange napkin

Bread Pudding Topped with Caramel Sauce

Enjoying some “me time” with a cup of chai tea and a delicious breakfast is one of the pleasures of getting out of bed in the morning. Ending your day with a cup of chai tea and a wonderful dessert can make even the worst day seem better; especially when breakfast or dessert consists of a homemade bread pudding that is infused with chai tea and topped with a gooey chai tea caramel sauce.

It’s relatively easy to make bread pudding and you can get creative by adding various flavorings, mix-ins or toppings. I wanted to create a warm and inviting bread pudding that would be perfect for fall so I added some sweet and spicy Oregon Chai® Tea Latte Concentrate which combines black tea with cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, vanilla, and honey, to my custard.

All of that flavor comes in one carton of Oregon Chai Tea Latte Concentrate which is typically used to make delicious drinks but can be used to enhance the flavor of so many desserts like Chai Apple Crisp and Pear Chai Thumbprints. Yum! I decided to really make this a decadent dessert so I used even more of the tea concentrate to make a caramel sauce to drizzle over the bread pudding and I’m so glad I did. Wow, the gooey sauce really makes this a dessert to savor.

Gooey chai caramel sauce is poured over golden brown bread pudding served in a white ramekin set on an orange napkin with a fork

What is bread pudding?

Traditional bread pudding combines a simple custard made with eggs and dairy (cream and milk) with cubes of bread. It is baked until golden brown on top and is soft and creamy inside. It is essentially a baked French toast casserole.

Most bread pudding recipes are made with some sort of sugar and are sweet like this Chai Tea Bread Pudding, but you can also enjoy a savory bread pudding like the one I’ve made using Chicken, Artichoke, and Three Cheeses. It’s one of my favorite dinners to serve on a cool fall day.

ingredients to make bread pudding including milk, heavy whipping cream, vanilla bean paste, brown sugar, salt, and Oregon Chai Tea Latte Concentrate

How to make bread pudding…

This bread pudding recipe is so easy to make but you want to start with the right ingredients.

  • good bread (see notes below)
  • egg yolks
  • milk
  • heavy whipping cream
  • Oregon Chai Tea Latte Concentrate
  • vanilla bean paste
  • salt

toasted cubes of bread and custard to make chai tea bread pudding

What kind of bread should I use to make bread pudding?

  • Brioche – a beautifully buttery bread that has a sweet flavor and sturdy yet soft crumb
    • Brioche is the classic bread used to make bread pudding or French toast. It is a butter and egg rich sandwich bread with a sweet flavor that will hold its shape after it has soaked up all the custard in this recipe. The bread on top of each of these individual bread pudding cups will be crispy and the inside soft and creamy.
  • Challah – a braided loaf of dairy free bread that has a dense texture
    • Challah works just as well as Brioche only it is a little less sweet.
  • Pullman Loaf (sandwich bread) – is a bit more tender with a softer crumb than brioche or challah
    • You’ll want to get a good quality sandwich bread, preferably a whole loaf you can slice into thick pieces.
    • Sandwich bread can get a bit soggy if left sitting in the custard for too long, so if you use it for this recipe be sure to put the ramekins in the oven as soon as you get them filled.
    • Skip the 30 minute rest.
  • French Bread – a crusty loaf with a soft interior
    • Use day old French bread to make this bread pudding. It will produce a lovely bread pudding with a chewier texture.

You’ll want to cut the bread into 1 inch cubes then toast the cubes. You can leave the crust on or cut it off, just be sure you have enough bread cubes to create one layer on two 12 x 18 inch cookie sheets, approximately 18 ounces of bread.

Do I need to toast the bread cubes when making bread pudding?

  • Yes!
    • Toasting the bread will ensure your bread pudding does not get soggy.
    • The toasted bread will soak up the custard but will hold its shape once baked.
    • Toast it in a 325 degree F oven for about 25 minutes until lightly golden brown and dry.
      • Be sure to stir the bread cubes about half way through the baking cycle so that all the sides get toasty.

Can I use day old or dry bread to make bread pudding?

  • Absolutely. Bread pudding recipes were originally made to use up old (dry, but not moldy) bread.

Should I use whole eggs or egg yolks to make bread pudding?

  • Egg yolks make a richer tasting, velvety custard which will enhance any bread pudding recipe.
    • If you add egg whites the bread pudding will have a sturdier consistency and an almost gelatin like texture.

add Oregon Chai Tea Latte Concentrate to custard to make a wonderful bread pudding

How can I get the flavor of Chai Tea infused in my bread pudding?

  • Add Oregon Chai Tea Latte Concentrate to your custard and to your caramel sauce.
    • This will add a hint of black tea, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, vanilla, and honey flavor to the bread pudding without any fuss. All that flavor comes in one carton of tea concentrate.
    • Oregon Chai products are 100% natural, organic, and non-GMO and the company has been noted as being “good to the earth” and “good to the community.”
    • This Oregon Chai product was inspired by the owner’s trip to the Himalayas. The flavor is truly authentic.

oregon chai tea latte concentrate

Where can I find Oregon Chai Tea Latte Concentrate?

  • At Walmart in the tea and coffee aisle.
  • For a limited time (11/16/18-11/30/18 or until supplies last) you can save $1.00 off one Oregon Chai product using an Ibotta rebate found here.

Can I use vanilla extract instead of vanilla bean paste?

  • Yes. I like using vanilla bean paste because it isn’t watered down with alcohol and it has flecks of vanilla bean in a thick paste. It really imparts a lovely vanilla flavor in this bread pudding.
  • If you use extract be sure to use pure vanilla extract for the best flavor.

Why bake bread pudding in small individual size ramekins?

  • Bread pudding can be made in one large casserole dish but the edges can become dry before the center is cooked through leaving you with a soggy middle.
  • Baking the bread pudding in small bowls allows it to bake evenly so everyone can enjoy the crispy top and creamy insides.
  • Plus the bread pudding will bake faster so you can enjoy this decadent dessert sooner!

Oregon Chai Tea Latte carton set behind a bread pudding served in a white ramekin on an orange napkin with a fork

Bread Pudding with Chai Caramel Sauce Recipe

5 from 2 votes
chai tea infused bread pudding topped with chai tea caramel sauce served in a small white ramekin set on a white saucer on an orange napkin
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Bread Pudding With Chai Caramel Sauce
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
resting time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
 
Decadently creamy bread pudding flavored with Oregon Chai Tea Latte served with a gooey Chai Tea Caramel Sauce over top.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Keyword: bread pudding, chai tea
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Beth
Ingredients
Bread Pudding
  • 1 pat butter (for greasing ramekins)
  • 1 18 ounce loaf Brioche or Challah bread
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 3/4 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup Oregon Chai Tea Latte Concentrate
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or Vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch of salt
Caramel Topping
  • 1/4 cup Oregon Chai Tea Latte Concentrate
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter
Instructions
Bread Pudding
  1. Grease a 8 small 6 - 8 ounce oven safe bowls or ramekins with butter. Set aside.

  2. Heat your oven to 325F.
  3. Cut bread into 1 inch cubes.
  4. Arrange the bread in a single layer on 2 wire cooling racks set over rimmed baking sheets.
  5. Bake until dry and lightly golden for about 25 minutes, rotating pans and bread halfway through.
  6. Allow the bread cubes to cool completely for about 20 minutes.
  7. Whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy whipping cream, Oregon Chai Tea Latte Concentrate, brown sugar, vanilla bean paste, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  8. Toss in the bread cubes and gently fold until well combined.
  9. Equally divide the bread among the 8 ramekins.
  10. Spoon any custard remaining in the bowl over each of the ramekins (approximately 1 tablespoon per).
  11. Let sit for 30 minutes.
  12. Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for about 35 minutes until the tops are deep golden brown.
Chai Caramel Sauce
  1. Whisk together the 1/4 cup Oregon Chai Tea Latte Concentrate, heavy whipping cream, brown sugar, and butter in a small saucepan.

  2. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it comes to a boil.
  3. Boil for 5-6 minutes until the caramel thickens.
  4. Allow to cool slightly.
  5. Remove bread pudding from oven, drizzle caramel sauce over top, and serve warm.
Recipe Notes

If using Brioche or Challah Bread you can make this bread pudding and allow it to rest in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours before baking. This is great if you are planning to serve this at a party. If needed you can rewarm the caramel sauce over low heat just before serving.

These ramekins of bread pudding can be made up to 3 days in advance and kept in the refrigerator. When you are ready to relax and enjoy a warm and cozy dessert or breakfast just pop them into a 300 degree F oven or toaster oven for about 15 minutes. While you are waiting you can make a glass of Oregon Chai Tea to enjoy with your sweet treat.

 

Filed Under: Everyday Desserts Tagged With: bread, bread pudding, Breakfast, caramel

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  1. April

    September 27, 2018 at 8:44 am

    That sauce is amazing! The flavors of the chai make this the perfect fall dessert!

    Reply
    • Beth

      September 27, 2018 at 9:32 am

      The sauce really does add a lot of flavor to this bread pudding!

      Reply
  2. Emily

    September 27, 2018 at 9:52 am

    adding chai sounds amazing! I can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
  3. Rachael Yerkes

    October 2, 2018 at 10:56 am

    This looks like a really tasty dessert. Love chai.

    Reply
    • Beth

      October 2, 2018 at 11:12 am

      It is one of my new favorite dessert recipes. My family loves it too. I hope you give it a try.

      Reply

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