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.
About this
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 recipe
- 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
Variations
- Cinnamon Bread Pudding
- White Chocolate Bread Pudding
- Banana Bread Pudding
You get the idea! As with all recipes: Make. It. Your. Own!
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📖 Recipe
Crock Pot Bread Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 loaf bread cubed into 8 cups
- 2 cups cream
- 4 eggs
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 cup raisins or currents optional
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ 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.
Marnie Finan says
I am going to give this a try with apples and raisins. I make all of the birthday desserts for our office so when the request for bread pudding came in I decided to try your recipe with a twist. I will take the ingredients to work then put it together and enjoy the wonderful aroma of cinnamon for the next 3 hours.
2 questions:
I have a large oval slow cooker. Would doubling the recipe be a problem?
Cook time?
I hate to prepare something like this the day before and then have to reheat it it at the office. This should be wonderful. Thanks for the idea!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Doubling the quantity should be ok, you may want to stir it (around the edges). Please let us know how this turs out for you!
Roberta says
Very easy to make and taste great too. Really cinnamon flavoured will use a little bit less next time. And used whole milk instead of cream. Added banana too.
Dan from Platter Talk says
Hi Roberta, I am loving the whole milk idea instead of cream, for this bread pudding recipe. Thanks for the feedback and thank you for reading Platter Talk!
Kathy Metcalfe says
Is it possible to double this recipe, I have a large group to serve?
Dan from Platter Talk says
Sure, I would think you could double this recipe for bread pudding. You may need to adjust the cooking time a bit. Let us know how it turns out!
Myndi Johnson says
What kind of cream?? And what kind of bread works best?
Dan from Platter Talk says
Hi Myndi. Use heavy cream for this recipe (or whole milk) and white bread.
baltisraul says
I made with day old cake donuts from Krispy Crème. What a change in taste that made! WOW
Dan from Platter Talk says
Genius! I can’t even imagine how yummy your version is to taste, and what a great use of leftover donuts!
Julia says
Five 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
I 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
It’s so easy I was amazed at how wonderful, and I could leave out the raisins too.
Dan from Platter Talk says
Happy you enjoyed this one Donna!
Marisa Franca says
Every 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
Love 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
bread pudding and a cold winter morning – nothing beats that. I love your slow cooker version of bread pudding. Looks delicious!
Jen says
I love bread pudding, I bet cooking it this way will make our house smell divine. Win win!
Mirlene says
Your method to making bread pudding sounds so much better than what I’m used to. Look very elegant and delicious.
Catalina says
I 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
Bread 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
I 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
I 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
I 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
Bread pudding is a serious weakness of mine! These look too good not to make! Exquisite recipe!!! Thanks for posting 🙂
Dave says
I 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
That should work perfectly!
Geoffrey @ Spoonabilities.com says
We 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
Thanks for the comments, Geoffrey; it’s amazing that something this simple can taste so wonderful!
Laura | Wandercooks says
Oh 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
I love bread pudding and I love using my slow cooker, so basically, this is recipe perfection!
Sandhya Hariharan says
I 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
Making 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
Thanks, Deb. Great to hear from you as always!
Catherine says
Dear 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
Many thanks, Catherine!
Elaine Fenwick says
Is there a special bread to use for this, or just any bread?
Dan from Platter Talk says
Elaine, 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
You can uses any bread ????
But in New Orleans LA we use French french ????.
April J Harris says
I 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
Thanks, April, Once again I have to ask, “Why do I not use this kitchen tool more often?”
kellie@foodtoglow says
I 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
Kellie, 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.
Janette@culinaryginger says
This looks so good and a great idea to utilize the slow cooker.
Dan from Platter Talk says
Janette, it’s great to hear form you and yes, this is good stuff!
Jen says
Bread pudding is one of my favourite desserts, love how easy this is to make in a slow cooker.
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks for the comments, Jen!