Pecan Bourbon Bread Pudding
A warm and comforting dessert featuring rich flavors of bourbon and sweet pecans, perfect for holidays and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups of stale bread, cubed
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups of whole milk
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1/2 cup of bourbon
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup of butter, melted
- 1 cup of maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, sugar, bourbon, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Place the cubed bread in the baking dish and pour the custard mixture over the bread, gently pressing down to soak.
- Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the top and drizzle melted butter.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top is golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before serving, and drizzle with warm maple syrup.
Notes
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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