Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with this Best Ever Pumpkin Bread Pudding Recipe. A delicious twist on a classic dessert, this dish is perfect for cozy gatherings or a special treat for yourself.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups cubed day-old bread (French or brioche works best)
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Bread Pudding:
Sauce:
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread bread cubes evenly in the baking dish.
- Whisk together milk, cream, pumpkin puree, sugars, eggs, vanilla, spices, and salt. Pour over bread, pressing down gently. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle nuts on top if desired. Bake for 45–50 minutes.
- For the sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, add cream and sugar, simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in vanilla. Drizzle over warm bread pudding.
Notes
- Enhance with white chocolate chips or raisins for extra richness.
- Flavors meld beautifully for even better taste the next day—reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
