Description
Maple Pecan Bread Pudding is the ultimate comfort dessert, combining the rich flavors of stale bread, creamy custard, and crunchy pecans. This indulgent dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home. It’s easy to prepare and yields a delightful treat that will warm your heart and satisfy your sweet tooth. Drizzled with pure maple syrup and served warm, this pudding is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups stale bread, cubed (brioche or challah recommended)
- 1 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut stale bread into bite-sized cubes and place them in a greased baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans gently.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes, pressing down lightly to ensure all pieces are submerged. Let it soak for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm with extra maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg