Let your slow cooker take care of dessert by making this Crock Pot Bread Pudding; a simple loaf of bread, some eggs, and a few other basic staples. Your whole family will love this crock pot dessert!
Make this dreamy slow cooker dessert recipe in just a few hours.
Slow Cooker Bread Pudding
Easy Slow Cooker Bread Pudding
We are a busy gang, with six kids coming and going, a house in town, one on the lake, and two parents who have full-time professions. That said, we have learned to embrace the convenience factor in many facets of our lives, including when it comes to preparing food and feeding our boys.
It’s no wonder we love good slow cooker recipes, and with great desserts like this one, I always have to ask why it is that we don’t put this kitchen power player to good use more often.
This crock pot dessert is so simple to make even a kid can do it.
“…it’s fair to say that making dessert in a slow cooker just may be the way to go.”
How many times have we heard that simple is best?
Bread, eggs, and a slow cooker; throw in a few other goodies, and you’ve got a warm and wonderful dessert, all with minimal effort.
How could this be any better?!
Try this crock pot bread pudding today.
Our kids love this slow cooker bread pudding.
Why We Love This Crock Pot Bread Pudding
- It’s easy with minimal effort and just a few everyday ingredients.
- Turn your slow cooker on and let it do to work for you.
- Throw a dollop of ice cream on this one, and it becomes a virtually perfect dessert.
Vanilla ice cream is optional with this slow cooker bread pudding, but highly recommended!
We’ve made desserts in the crock pot before, and our readers have loved the results!
Be sure and have a taste of this slow cooker dessert, our Sticky Caramel Pumpkin Cake!
Our Slow Cooker Sticky Caramel Pumpkin Cake is one of the most viewed recipes on our site. Having been pinned over a quarter of a million times, it’s fair to say that making dessert in a slow cooker just may be the way to go!
When I served this bread pudding, our 11-year-old foodie son, Isaiah, asked, “What makes this a pudding?” I thought this was a great question and so we did a little research on the history of this sweet creation.
“Almost a thousand years later and this form of dessert is still going strong.”
It turns out, bread pudding dates all the way back to the 11th century, when frugal cooks looked for frugal ways to use stale and leftover bread instead of letting it go to waste.
Almost a thousand years later and this form of dessert is still going strong.
Our kids loved this one, their parents loved this one, and our little chihuahua, Buddy, was fantasizing about loving this one.
Get your slow cooker out of the cupboard and make this a reality.
You’re going to love it too. -Dan
How do you make bread pudding? We would love to hear!
Suggested Variations. of this Slow Cooker Bread Pudding
- Cinnamon Bread Pudding
- White Chocolate Bread Pudding
- Banana Bread Pudding
You get the idea! As with all recipes: Make. It. Your. Own!
Other Slow Cooker Dessert Recipes You Might Like:
- Easy Slow Cooker Dessert Recipes from Better Homes & Gardens
- 20 Easy Slow Cooker Desserts from Country Living
- 12 Slow Cooker Desserts from Southern Living
Crock Pot Bread Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 loaf bread cubed into 8 cups
- 2 cups cream
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 cup raisins or currents optional
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Pre-heat slow cooker to high setting.
- Place cubed bread in large mixing bowl, set aside.
- Combine remaining ingredients in medium size mixing bowl, whisk thoroughly.
- Pour liquid ingredients over bread cubes, stir until bread is completely coated.
- Transfer bread mixture into slow cooker, reduce heat to low.
- Cook for 3 hours or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
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Notes
For added texture and enhanced floor, place cubed bread under broiler in oven until toasted.
Julia says
June 16, 2019 at 11:06 amFive stars in anticipation, when ingredients are good the results are good. My question is what happens if my timing is off and dessert is 1/2 hour after cook time? I’m making this today (Father’s Day), I have 11 people celebrating with us. We will have apps, first course and then dinner, then dessert. Thanks for a response.
Dan from Platter Talk says
June 16, 2019 at 11:29 amI think it will keep perfectly in the crock pot (lidded), until Dad and everyone else is ready for this sweet ending to a wonderful meal. Enjoy!!!
Donna R. Kordes says
May 11, 2019 at 7:59 amIt’s so easy I was amazed at how wonderful, and I could leave out the raisins too.
Dan from Platter Talk says
May 14, 2019 at 9:00 pmHappy you enjoyed this one Donna!
Marisa Franca says
November 28, 2018 at 3:20 pmEvery time I see bread pudding I think of my darling Father-in-Law. He simply loved it and I would have loved to serve him this delicious looking pudding. I can’t believe you can make it in a slow cooker. How great is that!!
Veena Azmanov says
November 28, 2018 at 1:08 pmLove bread pudding but I have never made it in a slow cooker. This looks so good. I love new ideas for my slow cooker. Can’t wait to try.
Jyothi (Jo) says
November 28, 2018 at 9:12 ambread pudding and a cold winter morning – nothing beats that. I love your slow cooker version of bread pudding. Looks delicious!
Jen says
November 28, 2018 at 7:18 amI love bread pudding, I bet cooking it this way will make our house smell divine. Win win!
Mirlene says
November 28, 2018 at 6:48 amYour method to making bread pudding sounds so much better than what I’m used to. Look very elegant and delicious.
Catalina says
November 28, 2018 at 4:13 amI am so excited to make this! We are huge bread pudding in our house! This would be perfect for our Sunday brunch!
Cheese Curd In Paradise says
November 27, 2018 at 10:46 pmBread pudding is my favorite and I love adding raisins to mine as well! Sometimes I like to throw in a little rum too!
Kylee from Kylee Cooks says
November 27, 2018 at 8:23 pmI always forget that my crockpot can be used for more than just dinners. What a great idea to have dessert merrily cooking while I do other things!
Melissa says
November 27, 2018 at 7:35 pmI have never made a bread pudding before, but yours looks easy and delicious, perhaps this would be a nice addition to our Christmas Day brunch!!!
Claudia Lamascolo says
November 27, 2018 at 1:07 pmI love using my slow cooker and had 10 of them for work and would cook the entire thanksgiving dinner sure wished I made this one for their dessert maybe next year! Thanks
Mahy Elamin says
November 27, 2018 at 12:10 pmBread pudding is a serious weakness of mine! These look too good not to make! Exquisite recipe!!! Thanks for posting 🙂
Dave says
March 25, 2017 at 2:09 pmI know this is going to sound ridiculous, but here goes: what size loaf of bread, by weight… I’m thinking of using a
sweet and sour rye bread, with caraway seeds in it, toasted as suggested, but it comes in 450 gram weight…
Dan from Platter Talk says
March 25, 2017 at 3:36 pmThat should work perfectly!
Geoffrey @ Spoonabilities.com says
November 27, 2016 at 8:32 pmWe LOVE Bread Pudding!!.. and just did a Pumpkin Bread Pudding a couple weeks ago. Will have to try your recipe as winter rolls in. Thanks!!
Dan from Platter Talk says
November 27, 2016 at 8:49 pmThanks for the comments, Geoffrey; it’s amazing that something this simple can taste so wonderful!
Laura | Wandercooks says
November 27, 2016 at 6:50 pmOh wow, I can’t believe I’ve never thought to cook desserts in the slow cooker before when there’s deliciousness like this waiting for us. Just curious, have you ever added any port or brandy to this recipe? I can just imagine the flavours, all covered in custard for a cheeky Christmas dessert!
Sarah says
November 27, 2016 at 6:14 pmI love bread pudding and I love using my slow cooker, so basically, this is recipe perfection!
Sandhya Hariharan says
November 27, 2016 at 5:10 pmI must admit that I have never cooked in a slow cooker but must say you are really tempting me with Bread Butter pudding. One of my favourites.
Debra C. says
November 27, 2016 at 4:38 pmMaking dessert in the slow cooker is totally the way to go! I did that over the holiday and wondered why I never used it for dessert before. LOVE this recipe, pinning to make soon.
Dan from Platter Talk says
November 27, 2016 at 8:51 pmThanks, Deb. Great to hear from you as always!
Catherine says
May 11, 2015 at 10:44 amDear Dan, I have not had bread pudding in ages. What a wonderful treat! I love that it is made in the slow cooker. Pinned for later! Take care, Catherine
Dan from Platter Talk says
May 12, 2015 at 7:17 amMany thanks, Catherine!
Elaine Fenwick says
May 18, 2015 at 2:24 pmIs there a special bread to use for this, or just any bread?
Dan from Platter Talk says
May 18, 2015 at 2:39 pmElaine, you can use any wheat or white bread (or rolls.) Some folks like to give their bread a toast in the oven, under the broiler for a minute or so for extra firmness and texture; the toasting process can also enhance the bread pudding’s flavor as well. Thanks for your question and thanks for stopping by Platter Talk.
Sarah says
October 18, 2017 at 3:46 amYou can uses any bread ????
But in New Orleans LA we use French french ????.
April J Harris says
May 11, 2015 at 7:58 amI love the idea of a recipe that can just cook away in the slow cooker like this! Your Bread Pudding looks and sounds fantastic!
Dan from Platter Talk says
May 12, 2015 at 7:18 amThanks, April, Once again I have to ask, “Why do I not use this kitchen tool more often?”
[email protected] says
May 11, 2015 at 2:50 amI rarely use my slow cooker except for hearty stews and pot roasting, but ow wow, this looks and sounds fantastic. Thanks for opening my eyes!. Sharing widely. 🙂
Dan from Platter Talk says
May 12, 2015 at 7:19 amKellie, I love your comments as I think you are spot on; we under-utilize our slow cooker which really puts as at a big disadvantage when it comes to saving time and making great meals for the whole family.
[email protected] says
May 10, 2015 at 4:13 pmThis looks so good and a great idea to utilize the slow cooker.
Dan from Platter Talk says
May 10, 2015 at 8:08 pmJanette, it’s great to hear form you and yes, this is good stuff!
Jen says
May 10, 2015 at 3:52 pmBread pudding is one of my favourite desserts, love how easy this is to make in a slow cooker.
Dan from Platter Talk says
May 10, 2015 at 8:08 pmThanks for the comments, Jen!