Pecan Bourbon Bread Pudding
A comforting dessert that transforms leftover bread into a rich and indulgent treat with the flavors of bourbon and pecans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Contains Alcohol
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cubed day-old bread
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, bourbon, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Gently fold in the cubed day-old bread and chopped pecans into the egg mixture.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and a knife inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Use stale bread for the best texture. This dish can be made in advance; prepare it a day before and bake right before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
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