Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups milk
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons instant coffee crystals
  • 6 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 8 cups white bread, slices torn (about 12 slices)
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • Cream Cheese Topper Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 ounce cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375°F In a large bowl stir together milk, whipping cream & coffee crystals until coffee is dissolved. Reserve ONE tablespoon of milk mixture; set aside.
  • Stir eggs, the sugars, and vanilla into milk mixture. Stir in bread pieces until moistened. Evenly divide among eight ungreased 6-ounce ramekins or custard cups, filling each almost full. Place on a 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
  • Bake 30 minutes or until puffed, set, and a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Transfer to wire rack (puddings will fall slightly as they cool).
  • In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar and reserved one tablespoon milk mixture; stir until smooth. Drizzle over bread pudding. Dollop with Cream Cheese Topper.
  • Cream Cheese Topper: Beat whipping cream, cream cheese, & powdered sugar until soft peaks form.