Description
Discover the ultimate comfort dessert with this Pecan Pie Bread Pudding recipe—a heavenly blend of creamy custard, buttery pecans, and caramel-like flavors. Perfect for holidays or family gatherings, this easy-to-make treat is sure to impress and satisfy every sweet craving.
Ingredients
Bread Pudding:
6 cups cubed day-old bread (French bread or brioche)
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
3 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Pecan Pie Topping:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
2 cups chopped pecans
Optional Caramel Sauce:
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread cubed bread evenly in the dish.
- Whisk together milk, cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour over the bread, pressing down slightly. Let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Combine melted butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and pecans. Spread over the soaked bread.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden and set.
- (Optional) For caramel sauce: Heat sugar and water in a saucepan, swirling until amber. Add cream and vanilla carefully. Drizzle over baked pudding before serving.
Notes
Use day-old bread for the best texture.
The caramel sauce is optional but elevates the dish.
Substitute pecans with other nuts like walnuts or almonds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: 420 kcal