Rum Buns Coffee Bread Pudding

Stale bread turned into something you actually want to eat. Coffee custard, toffee bits, and a warm butter sauce. Yes please.

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Rum Buns Coffee Bread Pudding

Brioche + coffee custard + (optional but emotionally required) coffee caramel sauce.

This started as “we have day-old brioche and I refuse to waste it.” Then Rum Buns Coffee got involved and suddenly it wasn’t leftovers. It was a plan.

Sweet brioche soaks up a coffee custard, gets cozy in the oven, and comes out with that soft-in-the-middle, golden-on-top situation we all deserve. Toss in golden raisins and toffee bits if you want. (If you don’t, it’s still a very good life choice.)

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Why You’ll Love It

  • Uses day-old bread like the responsible adult you are (sometimes).
  • Make-ahead friendly: soak now, bake later, feel smug.
  • Optional sauce that turns “nice” into “keep them all for yourself.”

The Java Momma Twist

We use Rum Buns Coffee in the custard because life is too short for boring bread pudding. The warm rum notes bake right in and make it taste like you meant to do this on purpose. If you don’t have it, use any brewed coffee — but Rum Buns is the helper here.

Serves

6–8

Soak Time

2–4 hours

Ingredients

For the Pudding

  • 6–8 pieces day-old brioche bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 oz brewed Rum Buns Coffee, cooled
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp Korintje cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins (optional)
  • 1/2 cup toffee bits (optional)

For the Sauce

  • 4 Tbsp butter (1/2 stick)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 oz heavy cream
  • 1 oz brewed Rum Buns Coffee, cooled

Method

  1. Dry the bread: Cut brioche into 1-inch cubes and let sit out uncovered for a few hours.
  2. Build the pan: Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish. Add bread cubes and sprinkle raisins/toffee bits evenly over top (if using).
  3. Make the custard: Whisk eggs, milk, cream, coffee, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until combined.
  4. Soak: Pour custard evenly over bread. Press gently so everything gets a drink. Cover tightly and refrigerate 2–4 hours.
  5. Bake: Let dish sit at room temp 10–15 minutes while the oven heats to 350°F. Bake uncovered 50–55 minutes, until center is set. If the top browns too quickly, loosely tent with foil.
  6. Sauce time: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in brown sugar until smooth. Mix heavy cream + coffee together, then slowly pour into the pan while whisking.
  7. Thicken: Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat and simmer 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool a bit so it thickens.
  8. Serve: Cool pudding 5–10 minutes (it will deflate slightly — normal). Spoon sauce over the top and serve warm.
Permission slip: If you skip the sauce, you’re still a good person. If you make the sauce, you’re a happy one.

Tips & Swaps

  • No brioche? Challah works great. Regular sandwich bread works in a pinch. We are not policing bread.
  • Dairy-free? Use full-fat coconut milk and a dairy-free butter. The vibe stays intact.
  • Lower sugar? Reduce granulated sugar to 1/4 cup and skip the sauce (or just drizzle lightly).
  • Raisins: Optional. If you’re a “raisins are suspicious” person, leave them out and add extra toffee bits.
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Rum Buns Coffee Bread Pudding

Sweet brioche soaked in Rum Buns Coffee custard, baked until golden, and topped with an easy coffee caramel sauce. Cozy, make-ahead, and perfect for brunch or dessert.

Author
Sally Valenti
Cook Time
20 minutes
Servings
6-8
Category

Dessert

Cuisine
American

Ingredients

  • 6–8 slices day-old brioche, cubed
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 oz brewed Rum Buns Coffee, cooled
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp Korintje cinnamon
  • Pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins (optional)
  • 1/2 cup toffee bits (optional)
  • 4 Tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 oz heavy cream
  • 1 oz brewed Rum Buns Coffee, cooled

Directions

  1. Cube brioche and let dry slightly.
  2. Grease 8x8 pan and add bread. Sprinkle raisins and toffee bits over top.
  3. Whisk eggs, milk, cream, coffee, sugars, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Pour custard over bread and press gently to soak.
  5. Cover and refrigerate 2–4 hours.
  6. Bake at 350°F for 50–55 minutes until center is set.
  7. For sauce, melt butter and whisk in brown sugar. Slowly add cream mixed with coffee. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
  8. Cool slightly, then spoon sauce over warm pudding before serving.
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