
New Orleans Bread Pudding Recipe
Whiskey Caramel, Buttermilk Ice Cream, Pralines
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Ingredients
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Bread Pudding
Whiskey Caramel Sauce
Buttermilk Ice Cream
Pralines
Method
Bread Pudding Preparation
Prepare the Bread
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Tear the French bread into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl.
Mix Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Pour the mixture over the torn bread and let it soak for 30 minutes.
Bake
Transfer the bread mixture to a greased baking dish and bake for 45-50 minutes until set and golden brown. Let cool.
Whiskey Caramel Sauce Preparation
Make Caramel
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt granulated sugar until it turns golden brown. Remove from heat and carefully whisk in butter until melted.
Add Cream and Whiskey
Slowly add heavy cream and whiskey, stirring until smooth. Set aside to cool.
Buttermilk Ice Cream Preparation
Mix Ice Cream Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, buttermilk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
Chill and Churn
Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, then churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions.
Pralines Preparation
Cook Praline Mixture
In a saucepan, combine pecans, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and heavy cream. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the mixture reaches a soft ball stage.
Add Butter and Cool
Remove from heat, stir in butter, and drop spoonfuls onto wax paper to cool.