Jul 13 2026
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Bread Pudding With Bourbon Sauce Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves8

Indulge in our decadent Bread Pudding, a warm and comforting dessert that features rich, buttery bread soaked in a creamy custard and baked to perfection. Drizzled with a luscious Bourbon Sauce that adds a hint of warmth and sweetness, this delightful treat is the perfect way to end your meal. Each bite is a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, making it a must-try for any dessert lover.

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Ingredients

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Bread Pudding

Method

Bread Pudding Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare the Bread

    Cut the day-old bread into cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.

  3. 3

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.

  4. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    Pour the wet mixture over the bread cubes, making sure all the bread is soaked. Add the raisins and gently mix.

  5. 5

    Bake

    Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden and the custard is set.

Bourbon Sauce Preparation

  1. 6

    Melt Butter

    In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.

  2. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Then, slowly add the heavy cream while stirring continuously.

  3. 8

    Add Bourbon

    Once the sauce is thickened, remove from heat and stir in the bourbon and vanilla extract.

  4. 9

    Serve

    Drizzle the warm bourbon sauce over the baked bread pudding before serving.

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