Get ready for the best bread pudding you will ever have! This Blueberry Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce is AMAZING!
I’ve made a lot of bread puddings and this one quickly became my favorite after one try. This quick and easy Bread Pudding recipe is made from just a few simple ingredients and is bursting with full homemade flavors!
My family always love it when I serve this for dessert. Even my picky kids (who doesn’t love blueberries as much as I do) enjoy this treat, especially during summer. I guarantee you that your family will love this too!
Blueberry Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
After your picking fresh blueberries, head straight to your kitchen to prepare this delicious summer treat! But keep in mind that this delicious blueberry bread pudding recipe may be made with fresh or frozen blueberries. So you don’t have to worry when blueberries are offseason!
Serve this with vanilla sauce or vanilla ice cream to get the most out of this extremely delightful treat!
Ingredients
- 8 – 9 slices bread, crusts removed
- 1 c frozen blueberries, thawed
- 4 eggs
- 1/3 c brown sugar
- 2 c milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
Directions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 ° F
- Cube, or break the bread into bite-size pieces. Place bread into an 8” square baking pan, lined with parchment paper or greased well.
- In a bowl, mix together the eggs and the blueberries. Incorporate well.
- Add the milk, sugar, and vanilla. Mix it all well.
- Slowly pour the mixture over the bread, trying to cover all the pieces of the bread with the milk mixture.
- Bake in the oven for 40 – 50 minutes until golden brown and the center is set. A toothpick should come out clean when inserted into the center.
- Serve with warm or cold vanilla sauce. Enjoy!
This would also be amazing served with sauces other than vanilla or simply homemade whipped cream. For coffee lovers, you can try caramel sauce. 🙂 I’m sharing my vanilla sauce recipe if you prefer to make your own sauce like I do!
Vanilla Sauce Ingredients
- 2 c milk
- 2 egg yolks
- ½ c brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Directions
- Heat 1 ½ c of milk over low heat in a saucepan. Careful not to burn/scorch
- When milk begins to simmer, add cornstarch, brown sugar, and egg yolks to the remaining cup of milk. Beat/mix well.
- Ladle a portion of the heated milk into the brown sugar milk to heat it slightly and temper the eggs.
- Slowly pour the brown sugar milk into the heated milk, whisking the entire time.
- Keep stirring while the milk comes to temperature and begins to thicken.
- When the sauce has completely thickened, remove off the heat and add the vanilla extract. Stir to incorporate.
Make sure you serve it fresh from the oven! My family loved every bite of this delightful treat. Let me know how it went with yours!

Blueberry Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
This quick and easy Blueberry Bread Pudding recipe is made from just a few simple ingredients and is bursting with full homemade flavors! This will surely become a favorite after one try. Serve this with vanilla sauce or vanilla ice cream to get the perfect balance between sweet and sour. This would also be amazing served with sauces other than vanilla or simply homemade whipped cream. Enjoy!!
Ingredients
- 8 – 9 slices bread, crusts removed
- 1 c frozen blueberries, thawed
- 4 eggs
- 1/3 c brown sugar
- 2 c milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
Vanilla Sauce Ingredients
- 2 c milk
- 2 egg yolks
- ½ c brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 ° F
- Cube, or break the bread into bite size pieces. Place bread into an 8” square baking pan, lined with parchment paper or greased well.
- In a bowl, mix together the eggs and the blueberries. Incorporate well.
- Add the milk, sugar and vanilla. Mix it all well.
- Slowly pour the mixture over the bread, trying to cover all the pieces of the bread with the milk mixture.
- Bake in the oven for 40 – 50 minutes until golden brown and the center is set. A toothpick should come out clean when inserted into the center.
- Serve with warm or cold vanilla sauce. Enjoy!
For the Vanilla Sauce:
- Heat 1 ½ c of milk over low heat in a saucepan. Careful not to burn/scorch
- When milk begins to simmer, add cornstarch, brown sugar, and egg yolks to the remaining cup of milk. Beat/mix well.
- Ladle a portion of the heated milk into the brown sugar milk to heat it slightly and temper the eggs.
- Slowly pour the brown sugar milk into the heated milk, whisking the entire time.
- Keep stirring while the milk comes to temperature and begins to thicken.
- When the sauce has completely thickened, remove off the heat and add the vanilla extract. Stir to incorporate.
Notes
If the sauce is a bit frothy, add a small pat of butter. This will reduce the foam.
This is so yummy! Love the blueberries!