Butter Pecan Bread Pudding Recipe
Brioche bread, butter pecan filling, vanilla ice cream, bourbon brown butter sauce
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Ingredients
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Bread Pudding
Bourbon Brown Butter Sauce
Serving
Method
Bread Pudding Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Bread
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut the brioche bread into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Mix the Custard
In another bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Bake the Pudding
Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and bake for about 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- 5
Cool
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
Bourbon Brown Butter Sauce Preparation
- 6
- 7
Add Sugar and Bourbon
Add the brown sugar and bourbon to the browned butter, stirring until the sugar is dissolved and the sauce is smooth.
- 8
Finish the Sauce
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Set aside to cool slightly.
Serving
- 9
Plate the Dessert
Serve warm bread pudding with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top, drizzled with the bourbon brown butter sauce.