Description
A delicious and comforting Pumpkin Praline Bread Pudding, perfect for fall gatherings and holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
- 3 cups day-old bread, cubed (French or challah works well)
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup praline sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, whole milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Add the cubed bread to the mixture, gently folding to ensure all pieces are coated. Allow the mixture to sit for about 10 minutes to let the bread absorb the liquid.
- Stir in the chopped pecans, then pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Drizzle with praline sauce before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice to the custard mixture.
- You can also substitute the pecans with walnuts or almonds for a different nutty flavor.
- For a festive touch, serve with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg