Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce—a classic dessert that balances rich custard and a crisp top layer. This delightful recipe transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable treat, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. The sweet bourbon sauce adds a luxurious finish, making every bite feel like a warm hug.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups stale bread (challah or brioche), torn into pieces
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously butter a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the torn bread with milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and bourbon. Allow it to soak until well absorbed.
- Pour melted butter over the soaked mixture and gently fold to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and bake for about 45 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, prepare the sauce by combining brown sugar, heavy cream, bourbon, vanilla extract, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat until simmering; stir until combined.
- Once baked, let cool slightly before serving warm drizzled with bourbon sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 160mg