Any dessert, really, subsists on the strength of the anticipation that it provokes. Doesn’t matter if it’s a McFlurry or a slice of flan or some tiramisu; the dishes are connected by the liminal space ...

Making bread pudding is one of my favorite tricks for transforming leftover carbs into something glorious. At its simplest, you can cut various types of bread—including a baguette, boule or fluffy ...

Auntie made the best bread pudding. Light, fluffy, and flavorful, it was the gold medal of bread pudding. Forget the rice pudding; that didn’t stand a chance next to the golden and slightly crisp ...

This boozy bread pudding with vanilla, cinnamon, and raisins is like an adult French toast. Brioche or challah soaks up a rich mix of milk, cream, eggs, and warm spices, baking up with a custardy ...

A creamy chocolate custard sweetened with ripe bananas and warm baking spices soaks into tangy sourdough bread in this fresh take on bread pudding. Ripe bananas offer a fruitful lesson in time ...