Best 5 New Orleans Bread Pudding With Bourbon Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of New Orleans Bread Pudding, a classic dessert with a unique twist. This Southern comfort food combines soft, custardy bread with a medley of spices, plump raisins, and a hint of bourbon. Served warm, it's a perfect ending to any meal. Accompanying this delightful bread pudding are two exceptional sauces: a creamy Bourbon Sauce spiked with just the right amount of bourbon, and a luscious Vanilla Sauce that adds a touch of sweetness.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

NEW ORLEANS BREAD PUDDING WITH BOURBON SAUCE



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Originally the country cook's solution for using up stale bread as well as cream and eggs, bread pudding is now considered an elegant dessert. This rich version is accented with pecans and accompanied with bourbon sauce.

Provided by Alan in SW Florida

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped (See Note)
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
5 large eggs
2 cups milk
1 cup golden raisin
12 slices stale firm-textured white bread, cut into cubes (about 6 cups)
1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped (See Note)
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons Bourbon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan.
  • MAKE THE PUDDING: In a small bowl, combine the pecans, sugar, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In a large bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Add the pecan mixture and blend well. Stir in the milk and raisins.
  • Place the bread cubes in the prepared pan. Pour the egg mixture over them and toss gently until the bread is soaked. Let the pudding sit until the bread has absorbed nearly all the liquid, about 35 minutes. Stir the mixture once or twice to moisten the bread evenly.
  • Meanwhile, MAKE THE TOPPING: In a small bowl, combine the pecans, sugar, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • Bake the pudding for 25 minutes. Sprinkle the pecan topping over the pudding and continue baking for another 10 minutes, or until the pudding is set and the topping is browned.
  • Meanwhile, MAKE THE BOURBON SAUCE: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the sugar and cornstarch, and cook, stirring, until dissolved. Whisk in the cream and vanilla, and continue cooking, stirring, until sauce thickens slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the bourbon and cook, stirring, for another 30 seconds. Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool slightly.
  • To serve, spoon the pudding out on plates, then ladle a bit of the bourbon sauce over each serving.
  • NOTE: To toast the pecans, place them on an ungreased cookie sheet in a preheated 375 degree oven for 10 minutes, or until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 662.8, Fat 35.7, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 181.4, Sodium 430.4, Carbohydrate 76, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 48.9, Protein 11.6

CLASSIC NEW ORLEANS BREAD PUDDING WITH A BOURBON SAUCE



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Make and share this Classic New Orleans Bread Pudding With a Bourbon Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Warren B.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon unsalted butter
4 large eggs
1 cup light-brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup Bourbon
2 cups half-and-half
8 slices day-old French bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
4 cups spiced cream, recipe follows
1 sprig of fresh mint
2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar, Shaker

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a 6-cup (9 1/4 by 5 1/4 by 2 3/4-inch) loaf pan with butter. Whisk the eggs, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and bourbon together in a large mixing bowl until very smooth. Add the half-and-half and mix well. Add the bread and raisins, and let the mixture sit for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour mixture into the prepared pan. Bake until the pudding is set in the center, about 55 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes. To serve, cut the pudding into 1-inch thick slices. Lay each slice in the center of each serving plate. Spoon some of the Bourbon Sauce over the pudding. Top with the spiced cream. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.8, Fat 44.8, SaturatedFat 27.2, Cholesterol 199.4, Sodium 221.6, Carbohydrate 45.7, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 22.9, Protein 10.8

N'AWLINS BOURBON GLAZED BREAD PUDDING



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This absolutely superb dessert is at the top of my DH's favorites list. Keep this dish in mind for Mardi Gras; this dish smacks of the old New Orleans and is the perfect kick-off to the more austere Lenten season. However, it is good anytime. The recipe is from cookbook authors Diana and Paul von Welanetz who consider it one of their best recipes. Note that the recipe makes a large amount. See the note at the end if you only need 5-6 servings. Drying time for the bread is not included in the preparation time.

Provided by Lorraine of AZ

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces crusty white French bread, regular not sourdough, may be stale (about 12 cups)
1 quart milk
3 large eggs
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup diced pecans
1/3 cup seedless raisin
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/3 cup water
3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine, cut in 12 pieces
1/2 cup Bourbon
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Cut the bread into one-inch cubes and; if the bread is fresh, let it dry at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Place the cubes in a large mixing bowl. Cover with milk and let stand about 15 minutes until milk is absorbed.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a small mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla until thick and creamy. Add pecans and raisins, pour over the soaked bread cubes, and stir until mixed.
  • Grease a 9 x 11 x 2-inch baking dish ( or 2 6-cup dishes. Spoon the pudding mixture into the baking dish(es) and dot the surface of the pudding evenly with butter.
  • The pudding must bake in a water-bath, so place a larger shallow pan in the center of the preheated oven. Set the dishes dishes in it and pour boiling water into the outer pan to a depth of 1 inch. Bake for 55-65 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center of the pudding comes out clean. Let stand at room temperature for at least 10 minutes before serving.
  • To make the Bourbon Sauce: Combine the sugar with the water in a heavy 2-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil without stirring. Insert a candy thermometer and let simmer until the mixture reaches 238 depgrees, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the thermometer.
  • Lower the heat and add the pieces of butter all at once. Stir rapidly with a wire whisk until the butter has been absorbed and the mixture is creamy. Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Blend the bourbon and cornstarch together until well combined and stir into the sauce. Beat with a whisk until smooth. Return the sauce to the heat and whisk for a minute or two, just until it reaches a hard boil and bubbles up in the pan. If the sauce remains hot for too long a time or is overcooked, it will eventually become grainy from the evaporation of the liquid. To remedy this, simply add a tablespoon or two of water and reheat, whisking constantly to a hard boil. Remove from the heat. Serve over the warm bread pudding.
  • Note: The one large pudding will make 10-12 servings. If your group is small, make the pudding in the two 6-cup dishes. Serve the one and store the other in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze it for up to 4 months. To serve, bring to room temperature,l then heat at 300 degrees for about 20 minutes until it is warm through. The sauce may be made in advance and stored in the refrigertor for up to a month. To serve, bring it to a boil in a small heavy saucean over medium heat, whisking constantly. If the sauce sugars, remedy it as above.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 717.1, Fat 30.1, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 119.8, Sodium 391.3, Carbohydrate 98, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 73.5, Protein 9.4

BREAD PUDDING WITH WARM BOURBON SAUCE



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This signature dessert from New Orleans is a classic Creole dish.

Categories     Bourbon     Dairy     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Mardi Gras     Fall     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
4 cups day-old cinnamon-raisin bread with crusts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup pecans, toasted, chopped
Bourbon Sauce

Steps:

  • Butter 8-inch square baking dish. Whisk first 6 ingredients in medium bowl. Place bread and pecans in prepared dish. Pour milk mixture over and let stand 5 minutes. Push down bread into custard. Refrigerate 2 hours, pushing bread into custard occasionally.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Place bread pudding in large metal baking pan. Add enough boiling water to baking pan to come 1 inch up sides of dish with bread pudding. Bake until pudding is puffed and golden brown on top, approximately 50 minutes. Remove dish with bread pudding from water and cool slightly. Cut into squares. Serve bread pudding warm with sauce.

NEW ORLEANS BREAD PUDDING



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"For an extra-special treat, try this sweet and buttery bread pudding," suggests Linda Weise of Payette, Idaho. "The cowboys we serve it to say it tastes like home." -Linda Wiese, Payette, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup brandy or unsweetened apple juice
1/2 cup butter, melted, divided
1 tablespoon sugar
4 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
10 slices day-old French bread (1 inch thick), cubed
SAUCE:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Dash salt
1 cup cold water
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine raisins and brandy. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; cover and set aside. Brush a shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter; sprinkle with sugar and set aside., In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cream, brown sugar, vanilla, salt and nutmeg. Stir in remaining butter and reserved raisin mixture. Gently stir in bread; let stand for 15 minutes or until bread is softened. , Transfer to prepared dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean., For sauce, in a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch and salt; gradually add water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Serve with bread pudding.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 341mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of breads, including French bread, croissants, and brioche. This will give your bread pudding a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the bread pudding tough.
  • Bake the bread pudding until it is set in the center. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
  • Serve the bread pudding warm with a drizzle of bourbon sauce.

Conclusion:

New Orleans bread pudding is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich flavor and creamy texture, this bread pudding is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this New Orleans bread pudding recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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