CUSTARD BREAD PUDDING WITH BOURBON SAUCE

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This is one of my most requested sweet recipes. When this bread pudding bakes. The top of the bread pudding gets a little crispy, the middle is moist and the bottom layer is simply just custardy. It seems as though most, soak their bread, I choose not to soak, because I enjoy the different layers I get when I don't. The...

Provided by Susan Wong

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

CUSTARD BREAD PUDDING
8 c stale french bread & sweet bread (banana or zucchini)
4 c half and half
8 large eggs
1/2 c sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch kosher salt
BOURBON SAUCE
1/2 lb butter
2 Tbsp water
1 c sugar
1 pinch kosher salt
2 large eggs
1/4 c bourbon

Steps:

  • 1. To Make the BREAD PUDDING; Cut bread into small cubes.Toss the bread cubes together and place them in a 9 X 13 casserole.
  • 2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • 3. Mix the cream, eggs, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla together well and pour over bread. Press the bread down with a fork to get all the bread coated in the custard.
  • 4. Place the 9 X13 dish into a large roasting pan and fill roasting pan with boiling water to reach half way up the side of the 9 X 13 dish.
  • 5. Bake for 55 minutes to an hour or until a knife comes out clean.
  • 6. TO MAKE THE BOURBON SAUCE; Place the butter, water, sugar and salt in a bowl over a double boiler. Mix with a whisk or wooden spoon until sugar dissolves and the grittiness is gone.
  • 7. Remove from heat and beat in one egg at a time with a whisk until mixed well. Add bourbon and mix to blend.
  • 8. Return to the double boiler and cook for another 3 - 5 minutes to cook the eggs and some of the alcohol off.The sauce will thicken as it cools. Refrigerate leftover sauce.
  • 9. To see my original post with more notes and thoughts visit my blog at http://susan-thinkingoutloud.blogspot.com/2010/06/custard-bread-pudding-with-bourbon.html#more

Bhupinder Kaur
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I love this bread pudding! It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Amrita Poudel
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This is the best bread pudding recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


hassan abbas
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This bread pudding is a great way to use up leftover bread. It's also a delicious and easy dessert to make.


Naiema
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I'm not a big fan of bread pudding, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.


Randy Brown
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This bread pudding is so good! The custard is so rich and creamy, and the bread is perfectly tender. I love the addition of the bourbon sauce.


Abaasa James
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I made this bread pudding for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to use up leftover bread and it's a delicious dessert.


Sajjad Savari
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This is the perfect dessert for a potluck or party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it always gets rave reviews.


Elio Carretta
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This bread pudding is so easy to make. I love that I can just throw everything in a bowl and bake it.


Tanveer Aslam
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I love that this recipe uses leftover bread. It's a great way to use up what would otherwise go to waste.


Jonathan Dajui (Yellowcat)
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This is the best bread pudding I've ever had. The custard is so smooth and creamy, and the bread is perfectly tender.


Julissa Puente
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I've made this bread pudding several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Parkland Therapy
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This bread pudding is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make and always delicious.


Amirabbasi Amirabbasi
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I love the combination of flavors in this bread pudding. The bread is soft and tender, the custard is rich and creamy, and the bourbon sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


Ibrar Khokher
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This is my go-to recipe for bread pudding. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make.


Rifat Saurabh
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This bread pudding is so easy to make and it always turns out great. I love that I can use up leftover bread and make a delicious dessert.


Lindiwe Jamu
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I followed the recipe exactly and my bread pudding turned out perfectly. It was so delicious that I couldn't stop eating it!


Todoroki Ff
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This is the best bread pudding recipe I have ever tried! The custard is so smooth and creamy, and the bread is perfectly tender. The bourbon sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


Douglas Sturgeon
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I made this bread pudding for a brunch party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the rich, creamy custard and the hint of bourbon in the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Brombeck Respiqius
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This custard bread pudding was a delightful treat! The flavors of the bread, custard, and bourbon sauce all came together beautifully. It was the perfect dessert to end a special meal.