The Best Blueberry Bread Pudding

Fresh blueberries, tangy sourdough bread, and a creamy custard make this blueberry bread pudding a definite crowd-pleaser! It's got the perfect amount of sweetness, the perfect level of richness, and the perfect ratio between soft, custardy bread on the inside, and crispy, brown, buttery bread on the outside. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

4 large eggs

4 large egg yolks

½ teaspoon kosher salt

1 ¼ cups white sugar

¼ cup light brown sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 medium lemon, zested

3 cups whole milk

2 cups heavy cream

1 (1 pound) loaf stale sourdough French or Italian bread, cut into 3/8-inch slices

4 tablespoons melted butter, divided

1 pound fresh blueberries