Best 9 Pumpkin Bread Pudding Lighter Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds with a delightful journey through the world of pumpkin bread pudding, a classic dessert that combines the comforting flavors of pumpkin, warm spices, and creamy custard. This article presents a collection of carefully curated recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and cooking styles, ensuring that everyone can savor the goodness of this timeless treat. From the traditional pumpkin bread pudding, brimming with rich pumpkin puree and fragrant spices, to lighter variations that incorporate healthier ingredients without compromising on taste, this article has something for every palate. Whether you prefer a classic preparation or a modern twist, these recipes offer a range of options to satisfy your cravings. Discover the secrets of crafting the perfect pumpkin bread pudding, with tips on selecting the best ingredients, achieving the ideal texture, and adding your own creative touches. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the essence of fall and brings warmth to your heart with every bite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING



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This stuff is over-the-top delicious and likely to be a family favorite! You can prep it a day in advance and store it in the fridge then bake the following day but do be sure to serve it warm for best results.

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup (110g) packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup (105g) granulated sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp salt
4 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
1 1/2 cups half and half
1 cup whole milk
1 (15 oz) can pumpkin
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 (16 oz) loaf hearty crusty french bread, (such as La Brea, cut into 1-inch cubes)
Salted caramel sauce, (for serving (see footnotes for recipe))
1/2 cup toasted pecans, (chopped, for serving)
Sweetened whipped cream, (for serving)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl whisk together brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves and salt.
  • Whisk in eggs and egg yolks. Stir in half and half, milk, pumpkin and vanilla.
  • Place bread cubes in an extra large mixing bowl. Pour half and half mixture evenly over bread cubes then gently toss to coat. Let rest 10 minutes.
  • Spoon mixture into a buttered 12 by 8-inch or 13 by 9-inch baking dish (I like to lightly press down on the cubes to even it out a little). Bake in preheated oven until set, about 45 - 50 minutes.
  • Let cool for a few minutes then cut and serve with salted caramel sauce, pecans and sweetened whipped cream.
  • Follow link HERE for salted caramel sauce step-by-step photos and recipe.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 293 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 20 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PUMPKIN CARAMEL BREAD PUDDING



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This bread pudding was a request from a pregnant friend who was having very specific cravings! A homemade caramel sauce is the base for the custard, which is both flavored and thickened by pumpkin puree. And of course, lots of warm pumpkin pie spice make this the ultimate autumn dessert (pro tip: it also makes a great breakfast treat with coffee).

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Nonstick cooking spray
1 cup granulated sugar
3 cups heavy cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups whole milk
4 large eggs plus 6 large yolks
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
8 cups stale cubed challah (about one 1-pound loaf, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes; see Cook's Note)
1/2 cup raw pecan pieces
Whipped cream or ice cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Stir together the sugar and 3 tablespoons water in a medium saucepan until the consistency resembles wet sand. Brush down any sugar crystals from the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush. Cook, undisturbed, over medium-high heat until the sugar melts and turns a dark amber, 8 to 11 minutes. Do not stir during this time but once it starts to turn caramel, you can swirl the pan to distribute the color.
  • While the caramel cooks, bring the heavy cream to a low simmer in a small saucepan. Once the caramel is dark amber, carefully whisk in the warm cream. The cream will bubble up. Add the butter and salt, whisk until smooth, then remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Whisk together the milk, eggs, yolks, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Carefully whisk in 1/3 of the warm caramel sauce until fully incorporated, then whisk in the remaining caramel sauce. Set aside.
  • Toss together the stale bread cubes and the pecans in the prepared baking dish, then arrange them in an even layer. Pour the caramel pumpkin custard over the top. Cover and let soak 30 minutes in the refrigerator, pushing down the bread occasionally to submerge it.
  • Bake until the custard has set and the top is a nice golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving with whipped cream or ice cream.

EASY PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING



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Easy pumpkin bread pudding with wheat bread. Serve with whipped cream.

Provided by spyseoflife

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
6 cups cubed whole wheat bread
2 cups fat free half-and-half
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 eggs, lightly beaten
½ cup raisins
½ cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 7x11-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place bread cubes in the greased baking dish. Pour half-and-half on top.
  • Mix pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, raisins, pecans, butter, pumpkin pie spice, and orange zest together in a large bowl. Pour over the bread.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until middle is set and edges are golden, 50 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.7 calories, Carbohydrate 71.7 g, Cholesterol 84.3 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 443.2 mg, Sugar 50.9 g

LIGHTER PUMPKIN BREAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Lighter Pumpkin Bread Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: eggs, oil, pumpkin puree, honey, water, whole wheat flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, baking soda, salt

Provided by Spencer Kombol

Categories     Bakery Goods

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 eggs
½ cup oil
1 cup pumpkin puree
⅔ cup honey
2 tablespoons water
1 ¾ cups whole wheat flour
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, oil, pumpkin, honey, and water, and whisk until thoroughly combined.
  • Sprinkle the whole wheat flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking soda, and salt over the wet ingredients and fold until the batter is well combined.
  • Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and smooth the top into an even layer.
  • Bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully unmolding.
  • Let the loaf sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour before slicing.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 29 grams

PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING



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Old-fashioned but never out of style, I got this favorite pumpkin recipe from an elderly aunt. -Lois Fetting, Nelson, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups cubed day-old whole wheat bread
1/2 cup chopped dates or raisins
1/3 cup plus 2-1/2 tablespoons chopped pecans, divided
2 cups whole milk
1 cup canned pumpkin
2 large eggs, separated
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Half-and-half cream or whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine bread cubes, dates and 1/3 cup pecans; place in a greased 2-qt. shallow baking dish. , In a bowl, combine the milk, pumpkin, egg yolks, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and cloves. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff; fold into pumpkin mixture. Pour over bread cubes and toss gently. Sprinkle with remaining nuts. , Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 1 hour. Serve warm or chilled with cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Unsalted butter
3 egg yolks
5 eggs
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3/ 4 cup pumpkin puree
2 cups heavy cream
1 and 3/4 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 loaf pumpkin bread
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup toasted almond slices
Serving suggestions: favorite whipped cream or ice cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Butter a small lasagna style serving dish. In a large bowl, beat the whole eggs with yolks and brown sugar until smooth. Add spices and pumpkin puree and blend until smooth. Add cream, milk and extract.
  • Place one layer of bread in prepared pan. Pour half of the batter over them, making sure to cover the slices thoroughly. Sprinkle almonds and raisins over the first layer and then add another layer of bread on top. Gently pour the remaining batter over the top of the bread being sure to submerge the bread, pushing them down by hand if necessary. Allow pudding to rest at room temperature up to an hour.
  • Fill a deep cookie sheet with 1/2 inch of water to create a water bath for cooking. Place filled lasagna pan in water. Bake for 35 to 50 minutes or until the top is golden and firm.
  • Serve with your favorite whipped cream or ice cream.

PUMPKIN BREAD



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I keep my freezer stocked for our harvest crew with home-baked goodies like this deliciously spicy, easy pumpkin bread recipe. -Joyce Jackson, Bridgetown, Nova Scotia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine first 8 ingredients. Whisk together eggs, pumpkin, oil and water; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in walnuts and, if desired, raisins. , Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 65-70 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING



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A new Thanksgiving favorite. Dust with powdered sugar or if desired top with whipped cream.

Provided by Vivi

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups cubed French bread
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup vanilla soy milk
3 eggs
1 (16 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
½ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Toss the bread cubes with the cream and soy milk in a large bowl until the liquid has been absorbed; set aside.
  • Beat the eggs in a separate bowl; whisk in the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Pour the pumpkin mixture and raisins over the bread cubes. Toss gently until evenly combined. Refrigerate 30 to 60 minutes.
  • Divide the mixture between 8 6-ounce ramekins. Bake in the preheated oven until the pudding has firmed and the top has turned golden brown, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and allow to stand 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.3 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Cholesterol 110.5 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 367.4 mg, Sugar 36.5 g

PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING



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All the flavors of pumpkin pie--plus a few yummy extras--go into this soothing bread pudding.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
3 eggs
6 cups bread cubes
1/2 cup currants
1/2 cup chopped pecans
16 pecan halves
Cream or ice cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and side of springform pan, 10x3 inches.
  • Mix all ingredients except bread cubes, currants and pecans in large bowl until well blended. Stir in bread cubes, currants and chopped pecans. Let mixture stand 10 minutes; spoon into springform pan. Arrange pecan halves on top of pudding.
  • Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes; remove side of pan. Serve warm with cream. Refrigerate any remaining pudding.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg

Tips:

  • Use fresh pumpkin purée. This will give your bread pudding the best flavor. You can make your own pumpkin purée by roasting a pumpkin and then scooping out the flesh, or you can buy canned pumpkin purée.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the bread pudding tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the bread pudding in a water bath. This will help to keep it moist. Place the baking dish in a larger roasting pan filled with hot water.
  • Let the bread pudding cool slightly before serving. This will help it to set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Pumpkin bread pudding is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for fall. It is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin purée, and it can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you like it classic or with a twist, there is a pumpkin bread pudding recipe out there for everyone. So next time you are looking for a comforting and satisfying dessert, give pumpkin bread pudding a try.

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