Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Pecan Pie Bread Pudding, a delightful fusion of two classic desserts. This decadent treat is perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy weekend indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Pudding:
- 6 cups cubed day-old French bread
- 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Optional for Serving:
- Whipped cream or ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, milk, heavy cream, melted butter, vanilla extract, salt, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Add Bread and Rest: Add bread cubes to the mixture, stirring until coated. Let sit for 10 minutes for bread to absorb the liquid.
- Include Pecans: Stir in chopped pecans, then pour the mixture into the prepared dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden and set. Cool slightly before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.
Notes
- You can substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- To enhance flavor, toast the pecans before adding them.
- For a boozy twist, add a splash of bourbon to the custard mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
