BOURBON PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING WITH BOURBON SAUCE

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Bread pudding is all grown up thanks to the addition of bourbon to our Bourbon Pumpkin Bread Budding. What better way to stave off the chill of a cool autumn evening?

Provided by By Bree Hester

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 19

8 cups cubed day-old French bread
1 cup chopped pecans
2 1/2 cups half-and-half
1/4 cup bourbon
3/4 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
5 whole eggs
1 teapoon vanilla
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 vanilla bean
3 egg yolks
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 cup bourbon

Steps:

  • Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In baking dish, mix bread cubes and pecans; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat half-and-half, 1/4 cup bourbon, the pumpkin, brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, the eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla, the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and allspice with whisk. Pour custard into baking dish. With spoon, press bread cubes and pecans into custard. Let stand 30 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Bake bread pudding 45 minutes or until top is golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, stir together milk and whipping cream. Cut vanilla bean in half; scrape out seeds. Add seeds and bean to milk mixture. Heat to simmering over low heat. In medium bowl, beat egg yolks and 3 tablespoons granulated sugar with whisk. Slowly pour warm milk mixture into egg yolk mixture, stirring constantly. Return mixture to saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until sauce begins to thicken. Strain sauce into small heatproof pitcher or bowl; discard vanilla bean. Stir 1/4 cup bourbon into sauce. Refrigerate until serving time.
  • Cut warm bread pudding into squares; serve with bourbon sauce.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Lindana Jones
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This bread pudding was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The flavors were well-balanced and the bread pudding was moist and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


lewis kaunda
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This bread pudding was delicious! The bourbon flavor was subtle and the pumpkin and spices were perfectly balanced. I would definitely make this again.


Taylor Hardy
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This bread pudding was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think I might have used a little too much brown sugar. Other than that, it was a great recipe and I would definitely make it again.


Shashwat Sharma
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This bread pudding was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The flavors were well-balanced and the bread pudding was moist and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Bazigar Bazi
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I made this bread pudding for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I would definitely make this again.


Angelica Silva
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This bread pudding was delicious! The bourbon flavor was subtle and the pumpkin and spices were perfectly balanced. I would definitely make this again.


Pluggie gee Johnson
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This bread pudding was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was great. I think I might have overmixed the batter. Other than that, it was a great recipe and I would definitely make it again.


Anika Akter
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This bread pudding was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The flavors were well-balanced and the bread pudding was moist and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Rana Sajid
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I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The bread pudding was surprisingly delicious. The bourbon flavor was subtle and the pumpkin and spices were perfectly balanced. I would definitely make this


3xb
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This bread pudding was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think I might have used a little too much brown sugar. Other than that, it was a great recipe and I would definitely make it again.


Isabella Cantu
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The bread pudding was delicious! The bourbon flavor was subtle and the pumpkin and spices were perfectly balanced. I would definitely make this again.


Mohammad Rezaie
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This bread pudding was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The flavors were well-balanced and the bread pudding was moist and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Mellisa Linton
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I made this bread pudding for a fall gathering and it was a hit! Everyone loved the rich, decadent flavor and the bourbon sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and festive desser


Shifat Mahmud
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This bread pudding was an absolute delight! The combination of bourbon, pumpkin, and spices was perfect. It was moist, flavorful, and had a wonderful aroma. I will definitely be making this again!