Description
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of Whiskey Caramel Bread Pudding, a delightful dessert that combines buttery bread soaked in a luscious whiskey caramel sauce. This sweet treat is perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to holiday celebrations. The warm pudding envelops your taste buds with its decadent texture and sweet aroma, making it an irresistible option for those seeking comfort food. With simple ingredients and an easy preparation process, this recipe is suitable for cooks of all skill levels. Elevate your dessert game and impress your guests with this unforgettable dish!
Ingredients
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- 6 cups cubed brioche or French bread
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup whiskey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cubed bread.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, cream, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour over the bread and let it soak for 10 minutes.
- Stir in pecans if using, transfer to the baking dish.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden brown and set.
- While baking, prepare the whiskey caramel sauce by melting butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar until smooth, then add cream slowly while stirring until combined. Incorporate whiskey and vanilla; stir until thickened.
- Serve warm with drizzled whiskey caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 122mg