The best bread pudding has a creamy, gooey center with a bit of a crunch from the bread cubes on top. If you prefer bread pudding that is creamy throughout, you can cover the baking dish in aluminum foil if the top starts to get too brown before the pudding is set. Alternately, if you prefer extra crispy topping, place the bread pudding under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes after the middle is set.