Best 6 Pumpkin Caramel Bread Pudding Recipes

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Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our delectable pumpkin caramel bread pudding. This classic dessert combines the warmth of pumpkin spice with the richness of caramel, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Our collection of recipes offers a variety of options to suit your preferences, from a traditional bread pudding with a crispy caramelized topping to a decadent bread pudding with a creamy caramel sauce. Whether you're looking for a simple and comforting treat or a showstopping dessert for a special occasion, our pumpkin caramel bread pudding recipes have you covered.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING WITH CARAMEL SAUCE



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"I have never been a bread-pudding fan," writes Marie Hernandez of Chicago. "But after trying the pumpkin bread pudding at Wildfire restaurant in Oak Brook, Illinois, I think I've changed my mind. Had I know that this dessert could be so good, I would have started eating it long ago." Do as the restaurant does, and serve this with sweetened whipped cream.

Categories     Milk/Cream     Dessert     Bake     Raisin     Pumpkin     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Bread pudding
2 cups half and half
1 15-ounce can pure pumpkin
1 cup (packed) plus 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
10 cups 1/2-inch cubes egg bread (about 10-ounces)
1/2 cup golden raisins
Caramel sauce
1 1/4 cups (packed) dark brown sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup whipping cream
Powdered sugar

Steps:

  • For bread pudding:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk half and half, pumpkin, dark brown sugar, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon and vanilla extract in large bowl to blend. Fold in bread cubes. Stir in golden raisins. Transfer mixture to 11x7-inch glass baking dish. Let stand 15 minutes. Bake pumpkin bread pudding until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare caramel sauce:
  • Whisk brown sugar and butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until butter melts. Whisk in cream and stir until sugar dissolves and sauce is smooth, about 3 minutes.
  • Sift powdered sugar over bread pudding. Serve warm with caramel sauce.

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.

PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING WITH CRANBERRY CARAMEL SAUCE



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Cranberry     Pumpkin     Fall     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6 generously

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 loaf pumpkin cranberry bread
For ginger custard:
1/3 cup minced peeled fresh ginger
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
3 large whole eggs
3 large egg yolks
cranberry caramel sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° F. and butter a 9- by 2-inch round cake pan. Line cake pan with a round of wax paper and butter wax paper.
  • Cut enough 1/4-inch-thick slices from loaf to line side of cake pan, trimming slices so that tops are flush with rim of pan. Gently press slices against side of cake pan to make them adhere.
  • Cut enough of remaining loaf, including scraps, into 1/2-inch pieces to measure 5 cups and put in bottom of cake pan.
  • Make custard:
  • In a heavy saucepan bring ginger, sugar, and water to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved, and simmer 5 minutes. Add milk and cream and bring just to a simmer. Remove pan from heat.
  • In a heatproof bowl whisk together whole eggs and yolks and add hot milk mixture in a stream, whisking. Pour custard through a fine sieve onto bread pieces in bottom of cake pan, pressing hard on ginger, and coat pieces well (bread pieces will float to surface of custard).
  • Put cake pan in a larger pan and add enough water to larger pan to reach half-way up side of cake pan. Bake pudding in middle of oven 45 to 50 minutes, or until custard is set and a skewer inserted in center comes out clean. Remove cake pan from larger pan and cool pudding on a rack. Chill pudding, covered, until cold, at least 4 hours and up to 1 day.
  • To unmold pudding, run a thin knife around edge of cake pan and dip pan into a bowl of hot water 15 seconds. Invert a large plate over cake pan and invert pudding onto plate. Peel off wax paper and invert pudding right side up onto another large plate. Bring pudding to room temperature and cut into wedges. (If serving pudding warm, transfer wedges to a baking sheet and reheat in a 325° F. oven.)
  • Serve pudding at room temperature or warm with caramel sauce.

PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING WITH CARAMEL SAUCE



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NOT gluten-free, but I'm working on that. A family favorite, I give my GF son some of his gluten-free pumpkin bread with the caramel sauce when we have this dish. In a pinch, I used evaporated milk instead of half & half, seemed to be just as good.

Provided by gemini jodi

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 1 11x7 pan, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 eggs
1 egg yolk
2 cups half-and-half or 2 cups eggnog
15 ounces pumpkin
1 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons vanilla
10 cups cinnamon raisin bread or 10 cups challah bread, cubed into 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 cup raisins (can use less if using raisin bread)
3/4 cup pecans, chopped
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon rum flavoring (optional)
1 1/2 cups whipping cream (optional)
1/4 cup extra-fine sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray 11x7 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Whisk half & half/eggnog, pumpkin, brown sugar, eggs, spices & vanilla in large mixing bowl. Mix well.
  • Fold in bread cubes, raisins & pecans.
  • Pour into baking dish, let stand for 15 minutes.
  • Bake until tester inserted in middle comes out clean, 35-40 minutes.
  • Caramel sauce:.
  • Over medium heat, in medium saucepan, whisk brown sugar & butter until gets to a rolling boil. Whisk in whipping cream, lower heat, continue whisking until sauce is smooth & thickens a bit. Should still be a pouring consistency.
  • Whipped cream:.
  • Whip whipping cream & extra-fine sugar together in chilled mixing bowl until stiff peaks form. Use to garnish bread pudding & caramel sauce.

PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING WITH CARAMEL SAUCE



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Make and share this Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dale Goodman

Categories     Dessert

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 -1 1/4 lb pumpkin
3 1/4 cups milk
1 1/2 cups dairy eggnog
5 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/3 cup golden raisin
8 -10 ounces French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes(8 cups)
10 pieces vanilla caramels
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon anise seed
1/4 teaspoon rum flavoring

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*.Cut pumpkin into quarters; remove seeds.Discard seeds or save for roasting.Place pumpkin, cut side down, on a lightly greased baking pan.Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until almost tender.Remove peel; cut baked pumpkin into 3/4 inch pieces.
  • In a large mixing bowl stir together milk, eggnog, eggs, sugar, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice.sprinkle raisins on bottom of an ungreased 3 qt. rectangular baking dish.Spread bread over raisins.Pour egg mixture evenly over bread.
  • Carefully stir in cubed pumpkin.
  • Bake for 50 minutes or until the pudding is puffy and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Cool pudding slightly (pudding will fall in center). Drizzle with Warm Caramel Sauce. Makes 12 servings.
  • Warm Caramel Sauce: In a heavy saucepan melt caramel squares with whipping cream over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
  • Stir in anise seed and rum flavoring, if desired.
  • Cool slightly before serving Recipes from Better Homes and Gardens Magazine

PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING WITH CARAMEL SAUCE



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Perfect to warm the heart and soul on a cold winter day. I dont remember who gave me this recipe.

Provided by malinda sargent

Categories     Puddings

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 c half and half
1 can(s) 15 oz pure pumpkin ( about 15 oz )
1 c + 2 tablespoons brown sugar, firmly packed
2 large eggs
1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon, ground
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
10 c 1/2 inch cubed egg bread ( about 10 oz)
1/2 c golden raisins

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk in half and half, pumpkin, brown sugar, eggs, spices, and vanilla in large bowl and blend well. Fold in bread cubes. stir in raisins. Transfer to 11x7 inch glass baking dish. Let stand 15 minutes. Bake bread pudding until tester comes out clean from the center. About 40-45 minutes
  • 2. Caramel Sauce Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups packed dark brown sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup whipping cream powdered sugar
  • 3. Meanwhile, prepare caramel sauce: Whisk brown sugar, butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until butter melts. Whisk in cream and stir until sugar dissolves and sauce is smooth, about 3 minutes. Sift with powdered sugar over bread pudding serve warm with caramel sauce.

Tips:

  • Choose a bread that is slightly stale. This will help it absorb the custard better and give the bread pudding a firmer texture.
  • Use a variety of spices to flavor the bread pudding. Pumpkin pie spice is a classic choice, but you can also try cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, or allspice.
  • Don't overcook the bread pudding. It should be set in the center, but still have a slight wobble to it.
  • Serve the bread pudding warm or at room temperature. You can top it with whipped cream, ice cream, or caramel sauce.

Conclusion:

Pumpkin caramel 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 puree, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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